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ESA 494T

2003 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,631 mi
Last recorded70,631 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Microbus33,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESA 494T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,631 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 70,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Nearside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 69,940 miles

Corrosion to chassis and outriggers but not excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2014 69,338 miles

corrosion to chassis and outriggers but not excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,674 miles

corrosion to chassis outriggers but not excessive

Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,259 miles

slight corrosion to chassis and chassis outriggers but not excessive

Pass 21 May 2011 68,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to underbody but not excessive

Pass 20 May 2010 67,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to underbody but not excessive

Fail 19 May 2010 67,790 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to underbody but not excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2010 67,773 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to underbody but not excessive

Fail 27 Aug 2008 67,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to underbody but not excessive

Pass 3 May 2007 64,991 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 64,985 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear fog lamp fitted but not working

Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,045 miles

1/slight movement in steering colume tube where it goes though floor

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 63,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1/slight movement steering colume tube where it goes though floor †

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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ESA 494T is a 2003 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,211 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESA 494T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ESA 494T is a 2003 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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