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YRL 153C

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 153C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,962 miles

Nearside inner sill corroding

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear jacking point corroding

Rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,962 miles

non standard road wheels and exhaust fitted

rear axle bump stops missing

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to structure,sub structure and suspension components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 94,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

non standard road wheels and exhaust fitted

rear axle bump stops missing

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to structure,sub structure and suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,962 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,962 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,962 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis corroded front and rear

exhaust system corroded

nearside upper and lower suspension arm dust covers split

Fail 24 Jul 2012 94,962 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis corroded front and rear

exhaust system corroded

nearside upper and lower suspension arm dust covers split

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,959 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Aug 2011 94,959 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Jul 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Jul 2008

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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YRL 153C is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 40,291 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 YRL 153C, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YRL 153C is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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