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GHU 804B

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,705 mi
Last recorded14,705 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 804B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 14,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak on the rear axle from both outer oil seals

Fail 23 Oct 2017 14,703 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak on the rear axle from both outer oil seals

Pass 21 Oct 2016 14,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis is rusted in general

Fail 5 Oct 2016 14,256 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes binding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 13,594 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 13,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 13,199 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 13,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,907 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 3,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 1,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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GHU 804B is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,838 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 GHU 804B, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHU 804B registered?

GHU 804B is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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