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289 UXM

2006 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,428 mi
Last recorded90,428 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Van39,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 UXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,428 miles

nearside sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 90,408 miles

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

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

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

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

front nearside cross member corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,349 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 89,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,547 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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289 UXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 39,275 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 289 UXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 289 UXM registered?

289 UXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is 289 UXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 UXM shows 6 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.

Does 289 UXM have outstanding finance?

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