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TNB 259J

2015 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

87,862 mi
Last recorded87,862 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Type 259,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 259J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,862 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing to front pael (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,022 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,886 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 84,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,976 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,578 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,578 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,852 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,851 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,821 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lamps affected by indicators and/or hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

one seatbelt fitted to double seat nsf

washer jets insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,082 miles

nearside wing mirror glass broken

Fail 10 Oct 2014 77,082 miles

Centre Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside wing mirror glass broken

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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TNB 259J is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,816 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNB 259J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TNB 259J registered?

TNB 259J is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 16 January 2015.

Is TNB 259J safe to buy?

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