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517 XUL

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Grey Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,695 mi
Last recorded54,695 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration517 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,489 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,466 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,462 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 53,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,659 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 53,659 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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517 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Grey with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 40,291 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 517 XUL, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 517 XUL registered?

517 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is 517 XUL safe to buy?

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