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ATH 227T

2006 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,056 mi
Last recorded34,056 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Type 253,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 227T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,056 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 33,961 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,041 miles

fuel cap seal perished

park brake performance on min limit

Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 29,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheels lightly binding unloaded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,568 miles

Oil leak Engine & gearbox ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 27,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine & gearbox ()

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,129 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 27,129 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,919 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 26,919 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,717 miles

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

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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ATH 227T is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 53,516 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 ATH 227T, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ATH 227T registered?

ATH 227T is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is ATH 227T safe to buy?

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