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ACY 147C

2011 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,163 mi
Last recorded73,163 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Type 252,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 147C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,163 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,104 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,092 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,344 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 51,344 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,860 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,855 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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ACY 147C is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 52,246 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 ACY 147C, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACY 147C registered?

ACY 147C is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 15 August 2011.

Is ACY 147C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACY 147C shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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