MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlight beam patterns a little suspect
Indicators at maximum 120 flashes a minute
Spray bottle used as windscreen washer device
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)
Engine has slight oil leak.
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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?
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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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