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FDS 163C

2006 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

69,700 mi
Last recorded69,700 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Microbus29,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDS 163C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 69,700 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2026 69,700 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,700 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2025 69,697 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,694 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,030 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 89,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,231 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 66,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,286 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 64,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2017 60,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,708 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 57,708 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 54,584 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 54,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,758 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,538 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,375 miles

osr inner front wheel arch corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,973 miles

Slight movement in axle steering mechanism

Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,467 miles

nearside wheel bearing slight play

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

steering box slight lift in arm

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,720 miles

brake servo mounted low

oil leak

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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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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