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FRB 234L

2003 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

16,512 mi
Last recorded16,512 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Microbus33,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 234L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 16,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 15,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 10,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 8,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 5,781 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine damp ,but no visable leaks

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2019 4,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 3,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 2,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,989 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 1,952 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 1,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 860 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,210 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,652 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 92,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,147 miles

n/s/f sill area corroded

o/s upper & lower & n/s upper ball joint covers split

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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FRB 234L is a 2003 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRB 234L, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FRB 234L registered?

FRB 234L is a 2003 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is FRB 234L safe to buy?

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