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NPO 854R

2002 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

228,832 mi
Last recorded228,832 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Type 286,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 854R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 228,832 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front step sill corroded and holed,but not in presribed area

offside rear lower inner sill and outer sill both excessively corroded and holed,but not in prescribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2013 228,831 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front step sill corroded and holed,but not in presribed area

offside rear lower inner sill and outer sill both excessively corroded and holed,but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2012 226,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s floor panel corroded outside a perscribed area

n/s wiper arm worn

o/s outer sill corroded outside a perscribed area

o/s/f step area corroded outside a perscribed area

various body panels corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 226,645 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bad oil leak underside

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner track rod end gaitors perished

n/s/f outersill corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f step area heavily corroded

o/s/r outersill corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/r tyre poor condition

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

wiper blades not tested

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,124 miles

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

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

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

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

general corossion to underside of vehicle

main beam warning light inoperative

nearside inner step corroded and holed but no within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general corossion to underside of vehicle

main beam warning light inoperative

nearside inner step corroded and holed but no within a prescribed area

Pass 29 Jun 2010 218,306 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front inner sill corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,380 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 26 Jun 2009 21,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,365 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

corrosion o/s/fand n/s/f

Pass 24 Aug 2007 212,814 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 212,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 212,233 miles

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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NPO 854R is a 2002 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 86,428 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPO 854R, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NPO 854R is a 2002 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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