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NMA 480T

2016 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,000 mi
Last recorded27,000 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Type 264,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 480T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,000 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering rod at steering arm end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower inner wing corroded to excess not in area

Nearside Front shocker lower bolt lock washer broken but shocker not loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake hose loose in holder but not insecure

Offside Front lower shocker bolt nut not in nylon but shock is secure

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

all four rear drive shaft gaiters torn open but drive shafts not forming part ofsuspension

bolted in panel on centre underside of vehicle obscuring view

both front seat belts slow returning

forth cross member from front corroded to excess not in area

nearside front floor to sill edge not in area

nearside front lower inner wing corroded to excess x2 not in area

offside front lower inner wing corroded to excess not in area

offside rear shock lower nut no slit pin but shock loose

third cross member from front is corroded to excess by brake valve but valve not insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2017 26,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play steering rod at steering arm end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower inner wing corroded to excess not in area

Nearside Front shocker lower bolt lock washer broken but shocker not loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake hose loose in holder but not insecure

Offside Front lower shocker bolt nut not in nylon but shock is secure

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

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

all four rear drive shaft gaiters torn open but drive shafts not forming part ofsuspension

bolted in panel on centre underside of vehicle obscuring view

both front seat belts slow returning

forth cross member from front corroded to excess not in area

nearside front floor to sill edge not in area

nearside front lower inner wing corroded to excess x2 not in area

offside front lower inner wing corroded to excess not in area

offside rear shock lower nut no slit pin but shock loose

third cross member from front is corroded to excess by brake valve but valve not insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,745 miles

N/S/F Tyre is deteriorated

N/S/F and O/S/F Body has corrosion (in front of wheel not within 12 inches)

No registration plates fitted, MOT done off chassis number

Fail 15 Aug 2016 25,745 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre is deteriorated

N/S/F and O/S/F Body has corrosion (in front of wheel not within 12 inches)

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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NMA 480T is a 2016 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 NMA 480T, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NMA 480T registered?

NMA 480T is a 2016 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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