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KBD 181C

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,975 mi
Last recorded98,975 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBD 181C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,157 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering centre pin

suspension height has been lowered

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,180 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,501 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 95,498 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f bumper bracket corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013

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

n/s/f bumper bracket corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,776 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 90,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 81,636 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 81,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 81,558 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,119 miles

oil leak from engine kev12

Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,106 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KBD 181C is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KBD 181C, 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 KBD 181C registered?

KBD 181C is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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