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BHW 479A

2007 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,237 mi
Last recorded32,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Type 258,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 479A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,237 miles

Headlight beam patterns a little suspect

Indicators at maximum 120 flashes a minute

Spray bottle used as windscreen washer device

Fail 14 Jul 2014 32,237 miles

Headlight beam patterns a little suspect

Indicators at maximum 120 flashes a minute

Spray bottle used as windscreen washer device

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 32,247 miles

Engine has slight oil leak.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,859 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

VEHICLE LOWERED.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,859 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

VEHICLE LOWERED.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,327 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 25,321 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,932 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 21,932 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 21,917 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

near side front & nera side rear & off side rear tyers cracking

Fail 21 May 2007 14,262 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

near side front near side rear and of side rear tyres cracking

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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BHW 479A is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,270 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 BHW 479A, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BHW 479A is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 2 June 2007.

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