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VBJ 41F

2006 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

27,910 mi
Last recorded27,910 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Variant39,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 41F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

vehicle has generalcorrsion all around body

Fail 20 Mar 2014 27,910 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

vehicle has generalcorrsion all around body

Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle has general corrosion around body.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 26,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle has general corrosion around body.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,358 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 23,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to floor o/s/f not excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,145 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Both front brake hoses hanging low

Offside rear lamp lens starting to paint peel

Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,687 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 22,687 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,220 miles

corrosion requires attention underneath

front brake pipes need securing

Fail 8 Feb 2007 22,182 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Underside heavily undersealed

Wet and ice when tested

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,040 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 21,040 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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VBJ 41F is a 2006 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 39,986 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBJ 41F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VBJ 41F is a 2006 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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