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DBV 309B

2004 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,966 mi
Last recorded10,966 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 309B
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 10,966 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 9,832 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 7,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 5,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 2,518 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 2,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 1,911 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 1,822 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 2,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floorpan corroding at N/S/F.not within any prescribed areas.

N/S/R service brake effort lower than O/S/R.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S headlamp secured with tape, not insecure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 2,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floorpan corroding at N/S/F.not within any prescribed areas.

N/S/R service brake effort lower than O/S/R.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S headlamp secured with tape, not insecure.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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DBV 309B is a 2004 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBV 309B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DBV 309B is a 2004 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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