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SKR 501G

2008 Volkswagen Microbus

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Microbus44,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 501G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 70,988 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation All FOUR (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 70,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 69,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 67,937 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,992 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

foot brake travel

Pass 15 May 2014 61,274 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,921 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,575 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,752 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 57,735 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

continental headlamps fitted kick ups masked with tape

Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,517 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

continental headlamps fitted kick ups masked with tape

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,452 miles

Off side inner sill corroded

Some play in steering idler close to exsive

both rear bearings have some play and slightly noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2008 49,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side inner sill corroded

both rear bearings have some play and slightly noisy

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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SKR 501G is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SKR 501G, 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.

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SKR 501G is a 2008 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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