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TP02 BUS

2003 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,518 mi
Last recorded35,518 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Type 234,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP02 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 35,518 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 33,817 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 33,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre installed using incorrect direction of rotation. Worn to 2.0MM & over 20 years of age (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both tyres fitted to front axle over 10+ years of age. Both tyres fitted to rear axle nearing 10 years of age

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Severely deteriorated and secured using jubilee type clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,813 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,970 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,486 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,538 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever

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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TP02 BUS is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TP02 BUS, 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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TP02 BUS is a 2003 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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