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656 UXU

2006 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,215 mi
Last recorded39,215 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Microbus29,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration656 UXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,215 miles

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Fail 3 Aug 2012 39,215 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,215 miles

n/s/f ball joint gaitor split

n/s/r brake pipe slightly unclipped

o/s/f ball joint gaitor split

rear bumper insecure

start of corrosion n/s/f arch/doorstep

start of corrosion o/s/f doorstep

start of corrosion o/s/f under arch rear

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,215 miles

Slight endfloat to O/S/F hub bearing

VW Badge on front panel slightly loose

Fail 5 Aug 2010 39,215 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Slight endfloat to O/S/F hub bearing

VW Badge on front panel slightly loose

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,235 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

deterioration front number plate

start of corrosion nearside front wheelarch

Fail 30 Jul 2009 39,215 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

deterioration front number plate

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

start of corrosion nearside front wheelarch

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

safari type windows fitted - No washers fitted and Wipers not tested

Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,215 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

safari type windows fitted - No washers fitted and Wipers not tested

Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,021 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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656 UXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,610 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 656 UXU, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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656 UXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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