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WWT 472J

2009 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,356 mi
Last recorded73,356 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Type 246,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 472J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,351 miles

Direction indicators not working x4 (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 72,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 72,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 70,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F Tyre cracked on edge of tread.

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 May 2014 69,028 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drivers seat belt clasp cover missing.

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

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 67,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 67,660 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 May 2012 64,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2012 64,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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WWT 472J is a 2009 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 46,342 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWT 472J, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WWT 472J is a 2009 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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