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TGC 511E

2006 Volkswagen 1500

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,251 mi
Last recorded13,251 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 511E
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,251 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 12,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 12,310 miles

Front Braking system leaking rubber hose at master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking carb. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 11,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 11,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear flasher fading

Pass 18 Aug 2015 7,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 7,156 miles

Brake hose leaking resevoir (3.6.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 2,109 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 2,109 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,664 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,625 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,000 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 94,000 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,222 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 92,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cant see front brake pad depths

offside rear brake hose loose

passenger seat belt starting to fluff

slight play in both rear wheels

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,865 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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TGC 511E is a 2006 Volkswagen 1500 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGC 511E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TGC 511E is a 2006 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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