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PTU 272C

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,748 mi
Last recorded1,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 272C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 1,748 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 1,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 1 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,621 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen wipers are inadequate but as windscreens open they are not testable items

Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside and offside front brake backplates transposed resulting in the failure item of brake hoses fouling

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

Windscreen wipers are inadequate but as windscreens open they are not testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,619 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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PTU 272C is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 40,291 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 PTU 272C, 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 18 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 PTU 272C registered?

PTU 272C is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is PTU 272C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 272C shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PTU 272C have outstanding finance?

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