MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front jacking point slightly corroded
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
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
slight corrosion on offside front wheel arch
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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?
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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.
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What year was AFG 523S registered?
AFG 523S is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 July 2003.
Is AFG 523S safe to buy?
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