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DHJ 526B

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,646 mi
Last recorded21,646 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 526B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,347 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,467 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 18,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 15,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 12,919 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 12,918 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,247 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 10,246 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 7,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 2,870 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 96,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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DHJ 526B is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DHJ 526B, 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.

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What year was DHJ 526B registered?

DHJ 526B is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is DHJ 526B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 526B shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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