MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired Door tied shut (6.2.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Routed incorrectly around drop link and damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear bumper insecure
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
O/S/R Tyre has a nail in the sidewall
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to <3mm>.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF55 DBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Minibus in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 48,134 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 Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF55 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SF55 DBU?
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What year was SF55 DBU registered?
SF55 DBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 8 September 2005.
Is SF55 DBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SF55 DBU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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