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BSS 211M

2014 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,363 mi
Last recorded49,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Type 248,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 211M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 49,322 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,252 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 49,252 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,287 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,287 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,156 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,805 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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BSS 211M is a 2014 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,628 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BSS 211M, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BSS 211M registered?

BSS 211M is a 2014 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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