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AOD 703A

2004 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Type 256,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 703A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,137 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake lights work but require heavy pressure

Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,072 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake lights work but require heavy pressure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,147 miles

advise o/s/r shock absorber mounting slightly damaged

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 20 May 2011 49,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

advise both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

advise o/s/r shock absorber mounting slightly damaged

advise slight play in steering box

advise steering box damp

Pass 26 May 2010 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise slight play in steering box

Fail 13 May 2010 48,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 46,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,499 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 46,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,108 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 46,108 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2006 44,628 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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AOD 703A is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AOD 703A, 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.

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What year was AOD 703A registered?

AOD 703A is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is AOD 703A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOD 703A shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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