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LGH 774T

2008 Volkswagen TYPE2

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

12,918 mi
Last recorded12,918 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen TYPE255,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 774T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 12,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 11,723 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 11,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,502 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 11,502 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 6,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 6,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 6,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 5,595 miles

Nearside front tyre inflation valve deteriorated

Offside rear tyre inflation valve deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2014 5,595 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre inflation valve deteriorated

Offside rear tyre inflation valve deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 4,985 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 4,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 3,037 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 103 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 38 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 99,098 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 99,097 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

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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LGH 774T is a 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 55,250 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 LGH 774T, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LGH 774T registered?

LGH 774T is a 2008 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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