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KSC 29D

2005 Volkswagen TYPE2

Blue Petrol 1249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,223 mi
Last recorded17,223 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen TYPE270,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSC 29D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 17,223 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

both inner sills and chassis coroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 17,223 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt both rear (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

both inner sills and chassis coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,223 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 17,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,223 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,229 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 17,223 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,232 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 17,225 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 17,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,223 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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KSC 29D is a 2005 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Blue with a 1,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,608 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 KSC 29D, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KSC 29D registered?

KSC 29D is a 2005 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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