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PHU 982R

2013 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,741 mi
Last recorded95,741 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Type 251,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 982R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 91,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,777 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,732 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,448 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 87,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,286 miles

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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PHU 982R is a 2013 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 51,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHU 982R, 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 13 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 PHU 982R registered?

PHU 982R is a 2013 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 October 2013.

Is PHU 982R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 982R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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