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HON 791D

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,640 mi
Last recorded80,640 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 791D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,640 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,070 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,678 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,961 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,883 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,179 miles

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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HON 791D is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HON 791D, 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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What year was HON 791D registered?

HON 791D is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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