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493 UXR

2006 Volkswagen Minibus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,505 mi
Last recorded54,505 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Minibus45,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration493 UXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,505 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 54,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,951 miles

Gearbox mounting defective contaminated with oil ()

Offside engine heat shield insecure

Rear both brake back plates have oil on them

Fail 9 Mar 2020 51,951 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective contaminated with oil ()

Offside engine heat shield insecure

Rear both brake back plates have oil on them

Pass 4 May 2018 50,462 miles

Gearbox mounting defective contaminated with oil ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective contaminated with oil ()

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear brake back plates wet

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,577 miles

Gearbox mounting defective contaminated with oil ()

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

Offside engine muck shield loose

Oil leak ()

both rear brake back plates wet from possible leak from drive shafts

Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective contaminated with oil ()

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

Offside engine muck shield loose

Oil leak ()

both rear brake back plates wet from possible leak from drive shafts

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,006 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 49,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,263 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 47,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight oil leak from offside rear drive shaft seal

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2012 45,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 43,783 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 43,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes poorly located and prone to friction contact.

Rear of front seat frames do not secure on floor contact.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,287 miles

freeplay in steering

inbalance in rear brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,285 miles

centre steering idler worn

free play in steering

inbalance in front brakes offside lower

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 35,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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493 UXR is a 2006 Volkswagen Minibus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 45,182 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 Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 493 UXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 493 UXR registered?

493 UXR is a 2006 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is 493 UXR safe to buy?

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