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HDV 522D

2009 Volkswagen TYPE2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,990 mi
Last recorded58,990 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 522D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,310 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,711 miles

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

exhaust support

play in both front king pins

Fail 3 Apr 2012 52,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust support

play in both front king pins

Pass 6 May 2009 51,721 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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HDV 522D is a 2009 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDV 522D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HDV 522D registered?

HDV 522D is a 2009 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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