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LKE 426B

2003 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

5,508 mi
Last recorded5,508 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Microbus33,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 426B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 5,508 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 4,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 4,036 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) excess play centre steering idler arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 29 Jun 2018 2,129 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 2,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe jointed in centre (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play centre steering idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play nearside @ offside front king pins

Pass 24 Jul 2017 551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,018 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 4,910 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,589 miles

both front flexi hoses cracked

drivers seatback security

steering idler play

temporary secure type fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 3,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front flexi hoses cracked

drivers seatback security

steering idler play

temporary secure type fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 993 miles

front brake balance

front brake drums oval

fuel cap type

headlamp patterns

steering box play

steering damper security

Fail 17 May 2010 993 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

steering box play

steering damper security

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,806 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 13,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,441 miles

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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LKE 426B is a 2003 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,211 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKE 426B, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LKE 426B is a 2003 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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