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PNW 244C

2001 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,342 mi
Last recorded39,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Microbus54,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 244C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill corroded

oil leak o/s/r

Fail 29 May 2014 38,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill corroded

oil leak o/s/r

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,491 miles

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

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

Offside rear hub reduction box leaking

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 35,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear hub reduction box leaking

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,874 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 33,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,078 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,078 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,601 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 25,551 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 22,673 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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PNW 244C is a 2001 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 54,459 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNW 244C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PNW 244C registered?

PNW 244C is a 2001 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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