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DBV 271B

1999 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,925 mi
Last recorded40,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 271B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 40,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,728 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 40,718 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated, but still sealing correctly

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 40,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,700 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,700 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,341 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 36,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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DBV 271B is a 1999 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DBV 271B, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of DBV 271B?

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What year was DBV 271B registered?

DBV 271B is a 1999 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is DBV 271B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 271B shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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