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JTR 236D

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,372 mi
Last recorded2,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTR 236D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 2,372 miles

nearside front chasisi rail corroded

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

Pass 24 May 2013 1,317 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 1,317 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 830 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 99,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 98,230 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,341 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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JTR 236D is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,838 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 JTR 236D, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JTR 236D registered?

JTR 236D is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is JTR 236D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTR 236D shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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