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AOR 532B

2004 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,435 mi
Last recorded54,435 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Type 256,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOR 532B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,435 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 54,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,429 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front foot steps heavily corroded

Front lower panel heavily corroded

Lower side doors heavily corroded

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

Nearside rear inner arch heavily corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch area heavily corroded

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

Offside rear arch and lower valance areas heavily corroded

Oil leak

Outer sills weak

Scattered pockets of corrosion all under vehicle

Windscreen surround corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,196 miles

previous advisorys apply test no. 809748794062

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,189 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,374 miles

previous advisory items still apply test no.389399103111

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,367 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,775 miles

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

parking brake mounting areas corroded

seat belt areas corroded

steering component areas corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,772 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rust advancing though out body and underside on and near preacribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,974 miles

both front outriggers corroded

front cross member corroded

o/s/r brake back plate damp with fluid

slight play in steering idler

under side of front door steps corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,347 miles

advisorys same as vt number 882281117257

Fail 30 Jul 2007 40,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rust nearside outer sill

slight distortion front brakes

slight play steering idler and slight play at steering wheel

slight rust brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,303 miles

Battery insecure

slight damage windscreen

slight distortion front brakes

slight play steering swing pin

slight rust both sides front chassis

slight rust nearside outer sill

vague pattern headlights

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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AOR 532B is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AOR 532B, 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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AOR 532B is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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