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LVG 406B

2011 Volkswagen Type 2

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,399 mi
Last recorded42,399 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Type 252,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVG 406B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2011
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,399 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 42,399 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch n/w (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 40,471 miles

both inner sills corroded

corrosion on inner front steps

corrosion on outer sills

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2017 38,037 miles

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2017 38,037 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,971 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Oct 2016 37,971 miles

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

fan belt loose

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,579 miles

Nearside Rear shock leaking slightly

Rear exhaust header corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly worn

o/s/r cv boot split slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,905 miles

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 2 Nov 2013 27,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,131 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering stiff

battery insecure and positive cable hanging loose, liable to chaffe.

both sides front susspension swivel housings have slight lift.

bumper irons projecting from rear of vehicle as no bumper fitted!.

front doors very poor fit and have to be slammed to secure closed, and then are difficult to open!.

ignition switch faulty, starter motor stays engaged.

no washer fitted to n/s front shock absorber lower fixing, but is secure.

o/s front tyre low on pressure.

vehicle side doors do not open.

wipers only working on fast speed.

fuel pipe laying on hot heat exchanger!.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 22,127 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

battery insecure and positive cable hanging loose, liable to chaffe.

both sides front susspension swivel housings have slight lift.

bumper irons projecting from rear of vehicle as no bumper fitted!.

front doors very poor fit and have to be slammed to secure closed, and then are difficult to open!.

ignition switch faulty, starter motor stays engaged.

no washer fitted to n/s front shock absorber lower fixing, but is secure.

o/s front tyre low on pressure.

vehicle side doors do not open.

wipers only working on fast speed.

fuel pipe laying on hot heat exchanger!.

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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LVG 406B is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 52,246 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVG 406B, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LVG 406B registered?

LVG 406B is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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