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PUA 379D

2008 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,887 mi
Last recorded44,887 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Microbus44,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 379D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 44,727 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,600 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,125 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,075 miles

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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PUA 379D is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 44,727 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 PUA 379D, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUA 379D registered?

PUA 379D is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is PUA 379D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUA 379D shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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