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HON 740D

2005 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,031 mi
Last recorded83,031 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen T253,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 740D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 81,281 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear seat belt fitment

Fail 9 Dec 2015 81,250 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel has play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,287 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,184 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front light unit lens slightly insecure.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 64,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 60,230 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 60,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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HON 740D is a 2005 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HON 740D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HON 740D is a 2005 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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