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HVG 490L

2009 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

37,098 mi
Last recorded37,098 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen T240,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 490L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,098 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 37,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,069 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 37,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 36,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 36,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 36,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 36,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,287 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 36,287 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,185 miles

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

both inner c/v gaiters split

dust covers split on all ball joints

Fail 22 Aug 2011 36,155 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both inner c/v gaiters split

dust covers split on all ball joints

Pass 28 Aug 2010 35,930 miles

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

dust covers split on both front top ball joints and both o/s/f track rod ends

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,749 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 35,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HVG 490L is a 2009 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 40,914 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 HVG 490L, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HVG 490L is a 2009 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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