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HDV 514D

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,556 mi
Last recorded6,556 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 514D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 6,556 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 6,550 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 5,665 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 5,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 4,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 2,627 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 1,509 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 1,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 1,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 1,080 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 495 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 452 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,888 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 99,883 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,796 miles

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

battery insecure

steering box slight leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 99,796 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

steering box slight leak

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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HDV 514D is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 40,291 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 HDV 514D, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HDV 514D is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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