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FWW 604L

2006 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,425 mi
Last recorded5,425 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Type 253,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 604L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 5,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 5,370 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 5,370 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 5,369 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt onto steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 4,600 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 4,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 4,251 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 4,249 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,192 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 4,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

drivers seat base locking mechanism in poor condition

front ball joint covers split/perished

Fail 4 Apr 2008 4,183 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 613 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 610 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 399 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 399 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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FWW 604L is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FWW 604L, 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 FWW 604L registered?

FWW 604L is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is FWW 604L safe to buy?

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