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BBK 289M

2005 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,640 mi
Last recorded61,640 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen TYPE270,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 289M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,640 miles

fuel cap

offside front cross member

Pass 29 May 2008 59,024 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,933 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust blow †chip in screen †play in center steering idler

Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,035 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 51,017 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Central steering idler worn.

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres perished.

N/S/F top and bottom ball joints have slight wear,and grease boots are both split.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S handbrake cable corroded.

O/S/F top and bottom ball joints have slight wear,and top grease boot is split.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Servo hose perished.

Top steering column mount has slight play.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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BBK 289M is a 2005 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBK 289M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BBK 289M registered?

BBK 289M is a 2005 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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