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AUE 891S

2004 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,692 mi
Last recorded53,692 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Type 256,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 891S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,175 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,074 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 47,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,340 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 45,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,767 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,755 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2007 47,744 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 44,739 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 44,739 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUE 891S registered?

AUE 891S is a 2004 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is AUE 891S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 891S shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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