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EDV 204C

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,228 mi
Last recorded18,228 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 204C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 18,228 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 18,228 miles

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 16,821 miles

Offside Front slight cracking to tyre inner sidewall

Rear nearside/offside tyre inner sidewalls slight cracking

Fail 24 May 2017 16,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate incorrect front/rear (6.3.1a)

Offside Front slight cracking to tyre inner sidewall

Rear nearside/offside tyre inner sidewalls slight cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,034 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 9,550 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 9,540 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Apr 2010

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front inner sill corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,292 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 7,292 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,927 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 1,902 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,257 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 56,257 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 56,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system 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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EDV 204C is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,838 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 EDV 204C, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EDV 204C registered?

EDV 204C is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is EDV 204C safe to buy?

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