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TNB 317J

2015 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,297 mi
Last recorded37,297 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Type 259,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 317J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,297 miles

Central Steering pivot point has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 30 Mar 2017 37,297 miles

Central Steering pivot point has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,796 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 36,791 miles

Headlamp switch faulty not operating main beam (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,109 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear indicator lens missing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 35,109 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear indicator lens missing

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 317J is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 317J, 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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TNB 317J is a 2015 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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