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FHJ 365D

2006 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,953 mi
Last recorded72,953 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Type 253,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 365D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,641 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 72,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,237 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,228 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal travel may require some adjustment

corrosion around jacking points but not within prescribed area

steering box worn and making clicking sound

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

corrosion around jacking points (not within prescribed areas)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

corrosion around jacking points (not within prescribed areas)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,496 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 2 Jul 2011 64,826 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 64,683 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,498 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,812 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre deteriorating

off side rear tyre deteriorating in treads

Fail 11 Jul 2008 41,721 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side rear tyre deteriorating

off side rear tyre deteriorating in treads

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,207 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 30,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,179 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 22,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FHJ 365D is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHJ 365D, 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 FHJ 365D registered?

FHJ 365D is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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