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HON 792D

2008 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1914cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,001 mi
Last recorded40,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Microbus44,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 792D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,914cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 40,001 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,729 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,183 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,062 miles

Central steering idler worn

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 33,061 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Central steering idler worn

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,132 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 27,132 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,414 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 13,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,501 miles

Oil leak

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight end float at steering box drop arm

Pass 19 Jul 2008 1,843 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 1,843 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HON 792D is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HON 792D, 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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HON 792D is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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