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GRT 56C

2008 Volkswagen Microbus

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,303 mi
Last recorded59,303 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Microbus44,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRT 56C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,303 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,294 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,265 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,853 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,097 miles

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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GRT 56C is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 44,727 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 GRT 56C, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GRT 56C registered?

GRT 56C is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is GRT 56C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRT 56C shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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