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PRP 233D

2004 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 2162cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,350 mi
Last recorded3,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Microbus31,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 233D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,162cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 3,350 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 3,348 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel heavily cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2015 32,191 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel heavily cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 31,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,486 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 30,446 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,886 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,345 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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PRP 233D is a 2004 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 2,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 31,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRP 233D, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PRP 233D is a 2004 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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