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SMW 245G

2011 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,105 mi
Last recorded55,105 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen TYPE249,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 245G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,105 miles

Both near side and offside jacking point out rigger in front of the rear wheels have been repaired to a poor standard and covered in thick sealer/under seal, so not able to carry out full inspection

Brake master cylinder rod bellows ripped and seems damp but not leaking at time of test

Central Front Belt missing

Central Pivot steering arm bracket on front axle has been welded to a poor standard,but secure at time of test.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear pipe corroded and covered in thick under seal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passengers seat behind front seats in the rear compartment is secure but would benefit from a better style of securing bolts and attachment

Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,029 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Statutory seat belt missing all front seats (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,219 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front lower shock bush slightly damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2014 53,419 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front lower shock bush slightly damaged

Pass 29 May 2013 52,500 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 May 2013 52,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,163 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,163 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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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SMW 245G is a 2011 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 49,110 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 SMW 245G, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SMW 245G is a 2011 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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