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CSF 163B

2005 Volkswagen Van

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,444 mi
Last recorded55,444 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Van55,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSF 163B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,444 miles

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from steering box

various steering arm ball joints have slight play in them

Fail 14 Apr 2016 55,442 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from steering box

various steering arm ball joints have slight play in them

Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,291 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

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

slight play and lift in drivers side front king pin

Fail 15 Apr 2015 55,289 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight play and lift in drivers side front king pin

Pass 2 May 2014 54,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

item removed from mirror

main beam tell tail not working or canot be seen

nearside king pin has slight play and lift

offside kink pin has slight play and lift

Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,895 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

item removed from mirror

main beam tell tail not working or canot be seen

nearside king pin has slight play and lift

offside kink pin has slight play and lift

Pass 24 May 2013 53,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,313 miles

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak

all four tyres badly perished advise replacement

Fail 28 May 2012 52,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 50,337 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,601 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 43,548 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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CSF 163B is a 2005 Volkswagen Van in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,290 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CSF 163B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CSF 163B?

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What year was CSF 163B registered?

CSF 163B is a 2005 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is CSF 163B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSF 163B shows 12 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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