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NWV 28P

2003 Volkswagen Type 2

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,068 mi
Last recorded13,068 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Type 234,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWV 28P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 13,068 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 12,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 10,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 9,977 miles

Nearside front & offside wheels stiff to turn

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,717 miles

Corrosion to floor pans

Corrosion to front inner sills

Fail 20 May 2014 7,735 miles

All 4 tyre valve stems cracking

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Corrosion to both front and rear inner sills, both centre outer floors and both front inner wheel arches

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 7,735 miles

All 4 tyre valve stems cracking

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Corrosion to both front and rear inner sills, both centre outer floors and both front inner wheel arches

Pass 16 May 2013 6,086 miles

all 4 tyre valve stems perished and cracking

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 16 May 2013 6,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 tyre valve stems perished and cracking

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 16 May 2012 3,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 1,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Apr 2011 1,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,367 miles

steering idler has some play

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 May 2008 91,207 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 91,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,771 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 86,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NWV 28P is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2 in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 34,050 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 NWV 28P, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWV 28P registered?

NWV 28P is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is NWV 28P safe to buy?

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