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ULN 401R

1984 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,217 mi
Last recorded148,217 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen T244,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 401R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 148,217 miles

Offside Front Lower panel corroded underside

Fail 11 May 2026 148,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower panel corroded underside

Pass 6 May 2025 147,559 miles

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

rear axle beam is starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2024 146,883 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 146,883 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 145,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 145,967 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 144,208 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 142,856 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 141,554 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 139,946 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 139,944 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 138,325 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 137,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 136,581 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 136,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 28,599 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 28,599 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,653 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 25,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,544 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 21,912 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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ULN 401R is a 1984 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 44,203 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 ULN 401R, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULN 401R registered?

ULN 401R is a 1984 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 25 April 1984.

Is ULN 401R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULN 401R shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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