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DUX 255T

2017 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,124 mi
Last recorded53,124 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Kombi52,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUX 255T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 52,963 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,962 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,337 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 51,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam setting (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small holes forming on nearside front inner wheel arch/inner sill

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,975 miles

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perished

oil leaks

rear seats not in use time of test

wipers poor clearing

Fail 1 Sep 2016 50,975 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perished

oil leaks

rear brake slight fluctuation

rear seats not in use time of test

wipers poor clearing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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DUX 255T is a 2017 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 52,963 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DUX 255T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DUX 255T is a 2017 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 January 2017.

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