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BAM 227H

2009 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,527 mi
Last recorded60,527 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Type 246,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 227H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,527 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole below osf step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (drivers side) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Non - structural corrosion to the nearside front cabstep (driver side)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,065 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 60,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,851 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 59,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,454 miles

corrosion on front cross member

Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on front cross member

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,197 miles

front panel bent rubbing on handbrake cable

near side front top ball joint gaiter spit

off side front top ball joint gaiter split

steering arm gaiter split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,385 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,385 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wrong nut fitted to lower nearside shock absorber mount

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,701 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 56,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,617 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 55,617 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,345 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BAM 227H is a 2009 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 46,342 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 BAM 227H, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BAM 227H is a 2009 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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