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AHJ 363C

2008 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,138 mi
Last recorded55,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen TYPE255,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 363C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering idler bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2017 55,138 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering idler bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,050 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 May 2016 54,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play steering idler.

Fail 21 May 2015 53,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play steering idler.

Pass 10 May 2011 52,066 miles

some imbalance in rear brakes

battery insecure

rear shock absorber bushs starting to perish / split

slight play in front king pins & steering box

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,922 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 50,922 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,059 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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AHJ 363C is a 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 55,250 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHJ 363C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AHJ 363C registered?

AHJ 363C is a 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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