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AFW 223A

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,240 mi
Last recorded50,240 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 223A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,399 miles

offside rear driveshaft boot split

pre seat belts

split screen, no washers fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,683 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,262 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 47,235 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,220 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 47,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal has long travel

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 24,776 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,984 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,955 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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AFW 223A is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 47,235 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFW 223A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AFW 223A is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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