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MRD 891J

2012 Volkswagen TYPE2

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,180 mi
Last recorded92,180 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 891J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,488 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 87,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 86,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,847 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,982 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 72,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,348 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

steering wheel has light cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,275 miles

idler arm in axel slight play

steering box slight noise

visual smoke test

Fail 8 Dec 2011 71,251 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

idler arm in axel slight play

o/s/r engine bay repaired with wood/filler

play at steering wheel

steering box noisey

visual smoke test

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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MRD 891J is a 2012 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRD 891J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MRD 891J registered?

MRD 891J is a 2012 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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