MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,692 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight wear in steering idler
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floors, both door steps,o/s inner and outer sills and rearmost crossmember
cut/damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre, but no sign of inner cords
n/s/r tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s/r tyre perished
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floors, both door steps,o/s inner and outer sills and rearmost crossmember
cut/damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre, but no sign of inner cords
Oil leak
corrosion rear ends of chassis rails and crossmember behind rear bumper. these were failure items when towbar was fitted, but has now been removed
corrosion to n/s/f inner arch and o/s/r inner sill
damage to n/s/r brake backplate
n/s/r tyre perishing quite badly
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
corrosion to n/s/f inner arch and o/s/r inner sill
damage to n/s/r brake backplate
n/s/r tyre perishing quite badly
Battery insecure
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r crossmember
damage and corrosion to n/s/r brake backplate
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
corrosion and damage to n/s/r brake backplate
corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r crossmember
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?
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AUE 891S is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AUE 891S, 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 AUE 891S registered?
AUE 891S is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 26 October 2004.
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