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TKH 257R

1977 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,917 mi
Last recorded12,917 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen T262,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKH 257R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,917 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2017 12,621 miles

oil leaks.

Fail 11 Aug 2017 12,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaks.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,801 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts, also ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears, also ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bump stops modified

sleight play upper cross tube bearings

slight play drag link end

under wings requires strengthen bar for modified seat bolt locations

Fail 26 Jul 2016 10,801 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts, also ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears, also ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bump stops modified

sleight play upper cross tube bearings

slight play drag link end

under wings requires strengthen bar for modified seat bolt locations

Pass 6 Aug 2015 9,362 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front upper axle bearing slight free play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front upper axle bearing slight free play

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 61,969 miles

All front bump stops are worn

Front axle steering bearing is worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,196 miles

All front bump stops are worn

Front axle steering bearing is worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 3,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,836 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 99,800 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,886 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 97,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,258 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 96,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 95,157 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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TKH 257R is a 1977 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TKH 257R, 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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TKH 257R is a 1977 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 23 March 1977.

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