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VUK 181H

2009 Volkswagen Van

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,603 mi
Last recorded77,603 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Van82,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUK 181H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 77,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,992 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,782 miles

front windscreen scratched

seat belts that are fitted are insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,781 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front windscreen scratched

seat belts that are fitted are insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,741 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 74,382 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 74,377 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 74,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,027 miles

Nearside wiper arm pivot worn

Offside rear battery tray corroded

Steering pivot in centre of front axle-slight play

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 74,027 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front flexi-hose retaining clip not fitted correctly

Nearside wiper arm pivot point worn

Offside front flexi-hose retaining clip missing

Offside rear floor/battery tray corroded

Steering pivot point in centre of front axle has slight play

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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VUK 181H is a 2009 Volkswagen Van in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 82,861 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUK 181H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VUK 181H is a 2009 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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