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821 UXG

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

6,937 mi
Last recorded6,937 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration821 UXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 6,937 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses deteiorating (near excessive)

indicator switch loose

nearside front brake hose - slight twist

Pass 26 Oct 2011 6,937 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses deteiorating (near excessive)

indicator switch loose

nearside front brake hose - slight twist

Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,912 miles

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

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

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.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake hose has a slight twist

Pass 16 Sep 2009 2,966 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 2,955 miles

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

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

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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821 UXG is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,102 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 821 UXG, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 821 UXG registered?

821 UXG is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is 821 UXG safe to buy?

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