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THA 987G

2009 Volkswagen Microbus

White Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

18,791 mi
Last recorded18,791 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Microbus18,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHA 987G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 18,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,791 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 18,791 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,794 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal excessive movement and play at lyncage

Fail 18 Sep 2018 18,791 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play centre link at steering box end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal excessive movement and play at lyncage

Pass 30 May 2018 18,791 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 18,791 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't release (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,791 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight uplift in steering arm

Fail 22 Jun 2017 18,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight uplift in steering arm

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose retaining clip missing

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill backing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft boot split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 18,791 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis within 30cm of suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose retaining clip missing

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill backing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft boot split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 18,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose retaining clip missing

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill backing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft boot split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,791 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,791 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,791 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,791 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,791 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 18,791 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,792 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,792 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,792 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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THA 987G is a 2009 Volkswagen Microbus in White with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 18,791 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying THA 987G, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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THA 987G is a 2009 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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