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2015 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Type 259,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 UYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 88,317 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025

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

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Fail 3 May 2025

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 81,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 75,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,933 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,743 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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840 UYN is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,816 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 840 UYN, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 840 UYN registered?

840 UYN is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 22 September 2015.

Is 840 UYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 840 UYN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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