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AWU 522K

2005 Volkswagen Microbus

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,287 mi
Last recorded36,287 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Microbus39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 522K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,287 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 36,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,083 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 35,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with the indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 34,076 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,985 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,258 miles

all 4 front ball joint rubbers split

o/s front tyre nueven wear on inside

rear suspension lowwered causing drive shafts to run close to body

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,133 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all front ball joint gaitors split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,200 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 22,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

slight play in steering box

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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AWU 522K is a 2005 Volkswagen Microbus in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 39,704 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 AWU 522K, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AWU 522K is a 2005 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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