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CBU 86B

2006 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,877 mi
Last recorded23,877 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Type 253,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 86B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 23,877 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 23,876 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,104 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,288 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 Sep 2015 22,288 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 May 2014 20,830 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s heat exchanger not properly attached to exhaust.as marked.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 20,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all o/s and n/s are marked as for a rhd vehicle.

n/s heat exchanger not properly attached at exhaust.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,153 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,923 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 13,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

fluid leak around brake master cylinder

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,471 miles

play in top steering coulm bush

Fail 10 Sep 2008 12,455 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 11,231 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak at engine and gear box, †jacking points starting to corrode. †stickers in windscreen

oil leaks,under floors,chassis rails starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deterioate

Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,231 miles

oil leak at engine and gear box, †jacking points starting to corrode. †stickers in windscreen

oil leaks,under floors,chassis rails starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deterioate

Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,564 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 9,559 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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CBU 86B is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 53,516 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 CBU 86B, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CBU 86B is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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