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AUF 338K

2012 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,368 mi
Last recorded10,368 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Type 241,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 338K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 10,368 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 10,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper spindle worn to excess (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush needs washer to stop shock absorber coming of also nearside upper bush same fault (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box welding leaking exhaust gasses (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box rubber perished & split (7.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm excess play in steering exceeds limits steering wheel moves road wheels move later due to play (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rubber water hoses rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 27 Oct 2014 8,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 8,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 7,980 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 7,977 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,604 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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AUF 338K is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 41,800 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 AUF 338K, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AUF 338K is a 2012 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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