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MFL 257H

2007 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,892 mi
Last recorded85,892 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Type 258,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 257H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,892 miles

Rear replacement numberplate temporarily held on with tape

replacement numberplate temporarily held on with tape

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,913 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,125 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 80,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,949 miles

Both Rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steeing shaft rubber joint perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,025 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,025 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,723 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 74,722 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,340 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,229 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 70,229 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MFL 257H is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFL 257H, 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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MFL 257H is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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