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SMW 241G

2011 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,642 mi
Last recorded99,642 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Type 252,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 241G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 89,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,826 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 86,821 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,186 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

front suspension lowered so much that front beam and steering components hit ground

rear drive shafts gaiters split

Fail 20 Aug 2010 83,186 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

front suspension lowered so much that front beam and steering components hit ground

rear drive shafts gaiters split

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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SMW 241G is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 52,246 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 SMW 241G, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SMW 241G is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is SMW 241G safe to buy?

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