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MKH 291E

2008 Volkswagen Minibus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,271 mi
Last recorded69,271 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Minibus69,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKH 291E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 69,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear to inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 69,271 miles

Central Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine oil leaking

offside sill backing corroded & holed

Fail 5 Nov 2015 69,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,271 miles

Oil leak

offside front sill backing corroded & holed

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,271 miles

Oil leak

offside front sill backing holed & corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 69,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,271 miles

offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 16 Jan 2012 69,271 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,849 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,530 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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MKH 291E is a 2008 Volkswagen Minibus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 69,271 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 Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKH 291E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MKH 291E is a 2008 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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