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AGS 249D

2004 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,192 mi
Last recorded37,192 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Type 256,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 249D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,192 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 32,874 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,669 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 25,637 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 20,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,634 miles

Offside Rear sill has corrosion but not within 30cm of a suspension component

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,634 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear sill has corrosion but not within 30cm of a suspension component

Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,205 miles

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

corrosion nearside inner wheel arch just out off prescribed ares seat belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,946 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside rear backplate covered in gear oil

Fail 19 Jun 2009 90,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside rear backplate covered in gear oil

Pass 2 May 2007 87,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 84,026 miles

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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AGS 249D is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AGS 249D, 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 22 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 AGS 249D registered?

AGS 249D is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is AGS 249D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGS 249D shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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