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EVG 371H

2006 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,308 mi
Last recorded29,308 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Type 253,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 371H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 29,308 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small amounts of surface corrosion around front wheel arches

Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Washer jet not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2023 28,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

passenger side front door difficult to open from inside

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,093 miles

Nearside Front Door step slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 28,023 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Door step slightly corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,058 miles

front number plate faded

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

some corrosion on both front inner steps

Pass 1 May 2019 25,017 miles

some corrosion on n/s outer sill

some corrosion on o/s/f lower step

Pass 11 Nov 2017 24,278 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished slightly

fuel hose from tank to engine old type

Pass 12 Nov 2016 23,066 miles

Nearside Front brake hose very close to shock

fuel lines from tank perrished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,777 miles

n/s/r battery tray slightly corroded

n/s/r marker light insecure

some corrosion on o/s outer sill and rear arch

some corrosion on o/s/f step

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,738 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 17,559 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 17,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 16,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four front balljoint gaitors split

slight corrosion on drivers floor

Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,469 miles

all four front balljoint gaitors split

slight corrosion on drivers floor

Fail 5 Nov 2010 15,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake slightly slower than n/s

Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake slightly slower than n/s

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,596 miles

n/s/r cv gaitor split

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

all four front ball joint gaitors split

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all front ball joint gaitors split

some movement in upper steering column bush

steering coupling slightly cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2007 11,031 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight cracking on steering coupling

Fail 30 Oct 2007 10,976 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

corrosion along front panel

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight cracking on steering coupling

Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,126 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 9,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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EVG 371H is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 53,516 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 EVG 371H, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EVG 371H registered?

EVG 371H is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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