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SKH 515R

1977 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,877 mi
Last recorded75,877 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen T262,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 515R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 75,877 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,366 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,993 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 71,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 68,814 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 May 2012 65,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 61,214 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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SKH 515R is a 1977 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 62,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKH 515R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SKH 515R registered?

SKH 515R is a 1977 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is SKH 515R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKH 515R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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