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JYY 555J

2006 Volkswagen TYPE2

White Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

30,668 mi
Last recorded30,668 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen TYPE269,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 555J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,668 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 30,668 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,173 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides rear outer driveshaft gaiter slightly insecure

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 22 Oct 2012 29,162 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides rear outer driveshaft gaiter slightly insecure

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 20,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 189,554 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2010 18,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 162,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 162,307 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 9,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,176 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 9,176 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion off side under floor

extensive repaires to under side of vehicle

front axle repaired

off side engine mounting cross member bolt loose

slight movement in steering colume - suggest investigation

surface corrosion near side and off side front lower seat belt mountings

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,068 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front axle repaired

general repairs to chassis / sills etc

near side brake binding slightly

off side hand brake application slightly low

rear foot brake rise and fall slightly out of balance

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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JYY 555J is a 2006 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 69,498 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 JYY 555J, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JYY 555J is a 2006 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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