MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside inner (2.2.B.1f)
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
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
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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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What year was SMW 241G registered?
SMW 241G is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 7 July 2011.
Is SMW 241G safe to buy?
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