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181 UXB

2004 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,334 mi
Last recorded68,334 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Type 256,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 UXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspension low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,640 miles

ADVISE LOWERED

ADVISE OPENING WINDSCREEN

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE LOWERED

ADVISE OPENING WINDSCREEN

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lowered and modified suspension

Fail 12 Sep 2014 66,481 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lowered and modified suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

advise lowered suspension and modified rear arms

advise play in centre steering pin,

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,000 miles

Front sus low.

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight play front steering pin

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,000 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Front sus low.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 61,561 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,211 miles

Centre steering pivot slight play.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,320 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise centre floor x member corroded

advise o/rear outrigger corrded

Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,277 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise centre floor x member corroded

advise o/rear outrigger corrded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,405 miles

Front sus low.

Rust in centre x member (not in area)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 49,400 miles

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

Front sus low.

Rust in centre x member (not in area)

Pass 12 May 2007 46,925 miles

wipers not fitted (open front windows)

Pass 27 May 2006 46,505 miles

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

wipers not fitted, open front screen

Fail 29 Apr 2006 46,500 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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181 UXB is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,684 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 181 UXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 181 UXB registered?

181 UXB is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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