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MBV 163N

2007 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

7,560 mi
Last recorded7,560 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Type 258,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 163N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 7,560 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 7,532 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 4,386 miles

slight lift in steering idler

Fail 6 Jul 2020 4,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight lift in steering idler

Pass 25 Aug 2017 1,569 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,456 miles

both front wing rusted inside

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,404 miles

Moderate play in steering ball joint, 1st ball joint on L bracket pivot on front axle

Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,402 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Moderate play in steering ball joint, 1st ball joint on L bracket pivot on front axle

Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion in engine bay next to nearside battery

Pass 9 May 2013 58,391 miles

Corrosion nearside front inner arch area.

Corrosion nearside rear inner sill.

Corrosion rear engine compartment.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight play in steering idler.

Slight play in trackrod ends.

Fail 8 May 2013 58,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion nearside front inner arch area.

Corrosion nearside rear inner sill.

Corrosion rear engine compartment.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight play in steering idler.

Slight play in trackrod ends.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,375 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,162 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,947 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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MBV 163N is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,270 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 MBV 163N, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MBV 163N registered?

MBV 163N is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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