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HFX 201E

2006 Volkswagen Microbus

Brown Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

8,246 mi
Last recorded8,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Microbus29,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 201E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 8,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 8,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 8,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 8,246 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 8,246 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 8,247 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 8,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,246 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 8,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 5,643 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 5,629 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 2,040 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 2,240 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Long travel on park brake lever

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,017 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 72,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,962 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,923 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 70,468 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 70,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 69,259 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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HFX 201E is a 2006 Volkswagen Microbus in Brown with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFX 201E, 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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HFX 201E is a 2006 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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