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PWR 601P

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,466 mi
Last recorded45,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWR 601P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,844 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 42,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.3 (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3700 (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,282 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 40,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,838 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,776 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,143 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,994 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,993 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,125 miles

n/s/r c.v boot split

Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/r c.v boot split

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 11,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,812 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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PWR 601P is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,838 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 PWR 601P, 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 21 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 PWR 601P registered?

PWR 601P is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is PWR 601P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWR 601P shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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