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NWR 817A

2006 Volkswagen Van

Grey Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,837 mi
Last recorded16,837 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Van39,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWR 817A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 16,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

very low vehicle

Fail 5 May 2018 16,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

very low vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2015 16,630 miles

Offside rear inner arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 15,197 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 12,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 11,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nsf tyre perished on inner sidewall

Oil leak

osf tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,154 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 8,147 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 8,144 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 3,141 miles

slight play nsf

Pass 20 Dec 2007 2,738 miles

Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 2,735 miles

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 1,249 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 1,195 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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NWR 817A is a 2006 Volkswagen Van in Grey with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 39,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWR 817A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NWR 817A registered?

NWR 817A is a 2006 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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