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PHJ 288E

2007 Volkswagen Microbus

Brown Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,345 mi
Last recorded30,345 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Microbus53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 288E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 30,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 30,254 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 30,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 30,051 miles

some corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 10 Mar 2022 29,987 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 29,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,977 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 29,758 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 29,547 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,425 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,148 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,205 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,037 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 28,027 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,345 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 27,345 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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PHJ 288E is a 2007 Volkswagen Microbus in Brown with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHJ 288E, 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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PHJ 288E is a 2007 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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