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VBJ 57F

2011 Volkswagen Type 2

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,299 mi
Last recorded62,299 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Type 252,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 57F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 62,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 62,298 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion number plate fixings (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion number plate fixings (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,895 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,255 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,611 miles

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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VBJ 57F is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBJ 57F, 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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VBJ 57F is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is VBJ 57F safe to buy?

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