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EKH 685J

2014 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,975 mi
Last recorded25,975 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Type 248,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 685J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,598 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 23,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EKH 685J is a 2014 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKH 685J, 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 12 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 EKH 685J registered?

EKH 685J is a 2014 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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