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GDS 194E

2006 Volkswagen Microbus

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,875 mi
Last recorded60,875 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Microbus29,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 194E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,650 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,956 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 52,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,149 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,663 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,968 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 47,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,314 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,951 miles

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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GDS 194E is a 2006 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDS 194E, 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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GDS 194E is a 2006 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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