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MRD 842J

2007 Volkswagen Microbus

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,273 mi
Last recorded68,273 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Microbus53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 842J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 68,273 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,471 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,278 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 63,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 May 2012 63,101 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 63,100 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 63,005 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,036 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,021 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r c/v boot split

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,465 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MRD 842J is a 2007 Volkswagen Microbus in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 53,130 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 MRD 842J, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MRD 842J registered?

MRD 842J is a 2007 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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