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SCV 885G

2009 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Type 246,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 885G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 84,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 84,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 83,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 83,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,240 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 81,297 miles

Nearside Front slight play in top steering mounting

Nearside Outer sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deteriration

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting rubber deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,699 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 80,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,493 miles

Nearside Front binding

Offside Front binding

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,169 miles

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

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

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,663 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,632 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 77,007 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion offside under body

slight play at steering box

Fail 18 May 2010 76,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion offside under body

slight play at steering box

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,108 miles

vehicle lowered

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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SCV 885G is a 2009 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 46,342 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 SCV 885G, 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 17 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 SCV 885G registered?

SCV 885G is a 2009 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is SCV 885G safe to buy?

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