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SEL 45H

1969 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,978 mi
Last recorded42,978 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen T249,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 45H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEAR SIDE LOWER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CORROSION , OLD REPAIRS AND HEAVY UNDERSEALING UNDER BUMPER

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FOOT AND HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 42,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEAR SIDE LOWER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CORROSION , OLD REPAIRS AND HEAVY UNDERSEALING UNDER BUMPER

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FOOT AND HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 42,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal OUTRIGGER (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 42,738 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal OUTRIGGER (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,701 miles

Offside BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 42,701 miles

Offside BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,614 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 42,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,333 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 41,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 40,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv gator split

Pass 8 Aug 2015 39,626 miles

BOTH front side lamps dull attention recommended

Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Slight lift to steering main centre pinion bush

all tyres slightly starting to perish on outer walls

non standard horn fitted but still loud enought for mot standard

Fail 8 Aug 2015 39,626 miles

BOTH front side lamps dull attention recommended

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

Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

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

Slight lift to steering main centre pinion bush

all tyres slightly starting to perish on outer walls

non standard horn fitted but still loud enought for mot standard

Pass 9 Aug 2014 38,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

non standard horn fitted

o/s rear brake drum for hand brake operation requires adjustment (highly recommended)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

non standard horn fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 33,732 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,973 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside headlight cracked.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,032 miles

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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SEL 45H is a 1969 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,459 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 SEL 45H, 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 57 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEL 45H registered?

SEL 45H is a 1969 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 21 November 1969.

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