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DBY 945M

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,225 mi
Last recorded34,225 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 945M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 34,225 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 34,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,537 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DBY 945M is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 40,291 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 DBY 945M, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBY 945M registered?

DBY 945M is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is DBY 945M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 945M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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