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LVG 338B

2005 Volkswagen Microbus

Turquoise Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

5,034 mi
Last recorded5,034 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Microbus39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVG 338B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 5,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 4,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 3,618 miles

slight play in both front link and king pins

slight play in steering idler

Pass 8 Sep 2022 2,389 miles

rear brake slightly unbalanced

some play in front link/king pins

Pass 2 Oct 2020 1,625 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 29 Sep 2020 1,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering idler

Pass 30 Mar 2019 812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,944 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 99,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,389 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 99,389 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,922 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 98,922 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,466 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,466 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,101 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 98,101 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,261 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 97,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 97,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 97,244 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,181 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 96,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 95,148 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front king pins have slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2007 94,544 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 94,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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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LVG 338B is a 2005 Volkswagen Microbus in Turquoise with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 39,704 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 LVG 338B, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LVG 338B is a 2005 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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