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303 UXY

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration303 UXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edge of the Tyres tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 34,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edge of the Tyres tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 33,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the edge of the tires tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear on the edge of the tires tread

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 33,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the edge of the tires tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear on the edge of the tires tread

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,892 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 31,889 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 29,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,901 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,172 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jan 2011 18,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,603 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 10,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 5,376 miles

Oil leak

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

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 7 May 2008 5,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 98,420 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 98,415 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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303 UXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 120,408 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 303 UXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 303 UXY registered?

303 UXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is 303 UXY safe to buy?

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