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BOE 330A

2008 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,279 mi
Last recorded24,279 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Microbus44,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 330A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 24,279 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil residue engine and gearbox areas

steering pivot point has slight play central (mounted to front axle in front of steering damper)

under body and chassis general corrosion

Fail 10 May 2018 23,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded marked in yellow chalk (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misaligned (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misaligned (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure i of 2 bolts broken and bolt loose (2.1.2d)

Central Steering pivot point has slight play mounted to front axle in front of steering damper (2.2.B.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak engine areas and gearbox areas

under body and chassis general corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,997 miles

Front headlamps deteriorating nearside and offside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear inner sill areas corroding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion patches to chassis

oil leak engine area

Fail 23 May 2017 23,997 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front headlamps deteriorating nearside and offside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear inner sill areas corroding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion patches to chassis

oil leak engine area

Pass 12 May 2016 23,602 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member area's / inner wheel arch area's (6.1.B.2)

both front tyre's are scrubber on the outer side walls

Fail 4 May 2016 23,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush marked in yellow (2.7.4)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door handle is missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member area's marked in yellow (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front fallen behind head lamp (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member area's / inner wheel arch area's (6.1.B.2)

both front tyre's are scrubber on the outer side walls

Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,476 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2014 21,460 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,008 miles

corrosion to n/s inner sills

corrosion to o/s/f out rigger

play to steering

Fail 7 Nov 2013 19,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to n/s inner sills

corrosion to o/s/f out rigger

n/s/f outer door handle loose

n/s/r brake light dull

Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,952 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Nearside front body mounting corroded.

Nearside inner sill panel corroded

Offside front chassis out rigger corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,939 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 15,939 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,028 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 10,026 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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BOE 330A is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 44,727 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 BOE 330A, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BOE 330A is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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