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WRL 917T

1978 Volkswagen T2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen T245,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRL 917T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 88,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f slightly binding

oil leak

play in steering linkage

under body corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f slightly binding

oil leak

play in steering linkage

under body corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,572 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/r chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,250 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 84,409 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 84,408 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,295 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 84,291 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 84,280 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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WRL 917T is a 1978 Volkswagen T2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 45,224 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 WRL 917T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WRL 917T registered?

WRL 917T is a 1978 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is WRL 917T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRL 917T shows 12 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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