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VBY 699L

1991 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen T295,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 699L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 97,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,426 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 93,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 85,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,782 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,782 miles

Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,042 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,309 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,573 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,213 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,634 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 62,544 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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VBY 699L is a 1991 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 95,631 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 VBY 699L, 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 35 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 VBY 699L registered?

VBY 699L is a 1991 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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The MOT history for VBY 699L shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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