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GPV 498T

2008 Volkswagen TYPE2

Cream Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen TYPE255,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 498T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,550 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,238 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 85,234 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,544 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,482 miles

both front seat belts retracting mechanism lazy

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,140 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 79,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,559 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,904 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 74,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 73,670 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 70,271 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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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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