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479 UXY

2007 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,026 mi
Last recorded82,026 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Type 258,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration479 UXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,026 miles

Front to rear brake pipe rusty

Nearside rear hub oil seal shows signs of leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,206 miles

Close to excesssive play in nearside kingpin.

Nearside rear hub leaking oil.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Steering idler pivot worn.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Close to excesssive play in nearside kingpin.

Nearside rear hub leaking oil.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Steering idler pivot worn.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 77,046 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 77,017 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,227 miles

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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479 UXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,270 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 479 UXY, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 479 UXY registered?

479 UXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 May 2007.

Is 479 UXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 479 UXY 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.

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