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597 XUN

2009 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,388 mi
Last recorded13,388 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Microbus18,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration597 XUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,388 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 13,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,375 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 13,355 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,355 miles

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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597 XUN is a 2009 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 18,791 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 597 XUN, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 597 XUN registered?

597 XUN is a 2009 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is 597 XUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 597 XUN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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