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MNN 579D

2008 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,125 mi
Last recorded29,125 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Microbus44,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNN 579D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,171 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,127 miles

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

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

Front washers not working

N/S/F Wiper not working

O/S/F Wiper missing

Fail 5 Mar 2015 24,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S/F Wiper missing

N/S/F Wiper not working

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

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

Front washers not working

Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,597 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wipers/washers not checked , due to opening windscreens

Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,192 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f bumper mount corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Opening windscreen , wipers/washers not testable

Pass 2 Feb 2012 6,890 miles

Exhaust slight blow from heat risers

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers/washers not tested vehicle has opening windscreens

Pass 21 Jan 2011 1,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 669 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 99,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,766 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 98,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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MNN 579D is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 44,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MNN 579D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MNN 579D is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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