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GVU 495D

2014 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,634 mi
Last recorded11,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Type 248,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 495D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 11,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 8,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 7,748 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 7,748 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,717 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 7,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.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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GVU 495D is a 2014 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,628 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 GVU 495D, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVU 495D registered?

GVU 495D is a 2014 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 22 August 2014.

Is GVU 495D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVU 495D shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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