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SKN 449M

2003 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,990 mi
Last recorded22,990 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Type 234,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 449M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 22,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 22,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,978 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering damper bush deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 21,978 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering damper rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 18,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear pipe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering damper rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 12,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,003 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,067 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,632 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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SKN 449M is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 34,050 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 SKN 449M, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SKN 449M is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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