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LFM 197N

2015 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,068 mi
Last recorded61,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Type 259,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 197N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 61,068 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,657 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,622 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,576 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,816 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 59,816 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,864 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 54,864 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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LFM 197N is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFM 197N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LFM 197N registered?

LFM 197N is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is LFM 197N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFM 197N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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