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GEL 567L

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,305 mi
Last recorded64,305 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 567L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 63,773 miles

advise reduce handbrake lever travel

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,769 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 62,354 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 62,354 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 60,559 miles

Both rear inner c/v boots split

F/o/s lower ball-joint cover split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 59,592 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear inner cv boots split

Pass 28 May 2009 58,533 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 26 May 2009 58,526 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

electrical cables insecure and fouling on body at o/s rear

Pass 2 May 2008 57,475 miles

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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GEL 567L is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 40,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEL 567L, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GEL 567L is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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