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XYD 471M

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,722 mi
Last recorded36,722 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 471M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,722 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 36,720 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at "tee" junction. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,576 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 36,574 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,095 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,826 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,259 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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XYD 471M is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,838 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 XYD 471M, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XYD 471M registered?

XYD 471M is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is XYD 471M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYD 471M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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