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BDE 188B

2011 Volkswagen Variant

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,585 mi
Last recorded56,585 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 188B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side rear quarter lower panel rusty

o/side front wing edge rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,118 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,118 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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BDE 188B is a 2011 Volkswagen Variant in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDE 188B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BDE 188B registered?

BDE 188B is a 2011 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is BDE 188B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDE 188B shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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