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ABW 196C

2011 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,814 mi
Last recorded31,814 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Microbus29,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 196C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,814 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 31,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 31,660 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake flexible hose - union crimped and fouling hose

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 31,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake flexible hose - union crimped and fouling hose

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 31,013 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 31,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,689 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 30,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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ABW 196C is a 2011 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 29,599 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 196C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ABW 196C is a 2011 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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