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UBD 138G

2010 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Microbus42,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBD 138G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 99,001 miles

brake drums oval

bump stops removed

front shock absorber bushes worn

lef/right upper ball joint boots split

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear wheel bearing play

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

stickers in windscreen

suspension lowered

Fail 24 Jan 2011 99,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

bump stops removed

front shock absorber bushes worn

fuel filter position above distributor

lef/right upper ball joint boots split

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear wheel bearing play

steering coupling cracked

steering idler play

stickers in windscreen

suspension lowered

Pass 8 Jan 2010 97,989 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 97,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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UBD 138G is a 2010 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 42,182 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBD 138G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UBD 138G registered?

UBD 138G is a 2010 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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