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AFG 523S

2003 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,961 mi
Last recorded236,961 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Type 234,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 523S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,983cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 236,961 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE 18 YEARS OLD DO YOURSELF A FAVOR CHANGE THEM

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SEVERAL REPAIRS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 236,153 miles

All tyre treads starting to get low and perishing

All valve stems perishing

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 235,235 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 235,235 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 233,699 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyre valves perishing

light scratches on windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 231,029 miles

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

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 227,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres and valves perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 227,966 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres and valves perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 224,951 miles

slight corrosion on offside front wheel arch

Pass 4 Jul 2011 223,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 220,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 218,482 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 218,480 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 217,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 215,146 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 215,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AFG 523S is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,983cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 34,050 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 AFG 523S, 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 23 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 AFG 523S registered?

AFG 523S is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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