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571 UYH

2014 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,970 mi
Last recorded65,970 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Type 248,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration571 UYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering damper mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,056 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

unable to carry out a full inspection of steering system due to excessive play

Fail 25 May 2016 58,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling on king pin axle tube (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven service brake (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating parking brake (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shocker bushes top and bottom deteriorated

unable to carry out a full inspection of steering system due to excessive play

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,747 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,741 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 46,866 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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571 UYH is a 2014 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,628 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 571 UYH, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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571 UYH is a 2014 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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