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69,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed unable to determine date of first use (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front play at joint on stub axle
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cannot find switch (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Oil leak
Front Steering system fouling steering arm rubbing on servo (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres different size to front
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres different size to front
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
osr inner front wheel arch corroding
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
osr inner front wheel arch corroding
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Slight movement in axle steering mechanism
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Slight movement in axle steering mechanism
nearside wheel bearing slight play
offside rear wheel bearing slight play
steering box slight lift in arm
brake servo mounted low
oil leak
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FDS 163C is a 2006 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 2006 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,610 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 FDS 163C, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FDS 163C is a 2006 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 14 July 2006.
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