MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both front seat belts retracting mechanism lazy
wipers smearing but not effecting view of road
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
eccelerator sticking
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?
Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GPV 498T is a 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Cream with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 55,250 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPV 498T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was GPV 498T registered?
GPV 498T is a 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is GPV 498T safe to buy?
The MOT history for GPV 498T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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