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OBA 429P

2015 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,819 mi
Last recorded42,819 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Type 259,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 429P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,509 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 42,480 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R drive shaft insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,601 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OBA 429P is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,816 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 OBA 429P, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBA 429P registered?

OBA 429P is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 2015.

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