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PFJ 86G

2007 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,630 mi
Last recorded50,630 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Type 258,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFJ 86G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,630 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 50,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,464 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 50,459 miles

Central Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering idler (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper bolt loose

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,628 miles

N/S hand brake reading a bit low

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 49,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,377 miles

N/S not very good

Fail 12 May 2010 48,377 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

N/S not very good

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2009 46,843 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 46,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,273 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,262 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

red indicators fitted

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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PFJ 86G is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,270 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 PFJ 86G, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PFJ 86G is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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