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NAB 854D

2003 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,437 mi
Last recorded92,437 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Microbus33,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 854D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,437 miles

Front inner panel corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 jacking points corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,981 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,294 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,656 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,656 miles

Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,657 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,779 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,320 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,694 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,694 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,714 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,714 miles

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

Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

exhaust bent

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,731 miles

very little travel on suspension , which has been lowered. os front tyre worn on edge. some lift at os ns front suspension joints. oil leak at rear ns hub oil seal , which may be the cause of brake imbalance. no main beam warning lamp.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 42,731 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

very little travel on suspension , which has been lowered. os front tyre worn on edge. some lift at os ns front suspension joints. oil leak at rear ns hub oil seal , which may be the cause of brake imbalance. no main beam warning lamp.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 26,497 miles

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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NAB 854D is a 2003 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,211 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAB 854D, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NAB 854D is a 2003 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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