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FRN 211M

2011 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,833 mi
Last recorded89,833 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Type 252,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 211M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,964 miles

Drivers seat fixed in one position

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

Oil leak

play/lift in centre steering idler

Fail 14 Jul 2015 85,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Drivers seat fixed in one position

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

Oil leak

play/lift in centre steering idler

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,859 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED!!!!

various oil leaks

Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,859 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED!!!!

various oil leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,197 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED CRACKING

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERISHED CRACKING

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,197 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED CRACKING

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERISHED CRACKING

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,284 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,271 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FRN 211M is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 52,246 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRN 211M, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FRN 211M registered?

FRN 211M is a 2011 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is FRN 211M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRN 211M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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