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XFW 98J

2010 Volkswagen Microbus

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,656 mi
Last recorded68,656 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Microbus42,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFW 98J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2010
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,498 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,543 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 58,535 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,756 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,607 miles

battery support corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,607 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

battery support corroded

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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XFW 98J is a 2010 Volkswagen Microbus in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFW 98J, 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 XFW 98J registered?

XFW 98J is a 2010 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 21 June 2010.

Is XFW 98J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFW 98J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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