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PYY 368D

2006 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,765 mi
Last recorded72,765 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen TYPE269,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 368D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2014 71,124 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,006 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 71,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,993 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,993 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,821 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)

floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to crack+perish.

play in front centre steering idler.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear inner drive boots split.

Fail 15 Sep 2005 70,819 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

front tyres starting to perish/crack.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to run out of shape.

play in o/s/f kingpin.

steering wheel damaged.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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PYY 368D is a 2006 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 69,498 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYY 368D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PYY 368D is a 2006 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is PYY 368D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 368D shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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