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TNB 281J

2015 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,868 mi
Last recorded63,868 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Type 259,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 281J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 63,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,401 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,234 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,615 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 62,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 281J is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 281J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNB 281J registered?

TNB 281J is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 January 2015.

Is TNB 281J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNB 281J shows 6 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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