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WRV 285K

2003 Volkswagen TYPE2

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 285K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTYPE2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2022 94,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog light not working

Rear taillights not working

Pass 3 May 2018 79,253 miles

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

Rear Oil leak at engine crankshaft seals ()

Pass 25 May 2017 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 61,244 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 41,564 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2016 41,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam warning light comes on for dipp

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,913 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from o/s rocker box

Fail 12 Jul 2014 34,284 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from o/s rocker box

Pass 10 May 2012 33,496 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced corrosion to tray in nearside of engine bay

battery insacure

both headlamps taped to pass test

corrosion to cab floor

corrosion to nearside inner sill rear end

corrosion to offside inner sill

main beam tell tail not working

nearside rear inner wheel arch corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch lower section missing.

nearside rear wheel arch taped over at time of test

possable dampness on brake master cylinder

very advanced corrosion to battery tray

Fail 9 May 2012 33,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced corrosion to tray in nearside of engine bay

battery insacure

both headlamps taped to pass test

corrosion to cab floor

corrosion to nearside inner sill rear end

corrosion to offside inner sill

main beam tell tail not working

nearside rear inner wheel arch corrosion

possable dampness on brake master cylinder

very advanced corrosion to battery tray

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to outer vehicle body in places (parts may need attention soon)

heavy corrosion to underbody in places outside any prescribed areas (parts are holed and may need attention soon)

oil leaking from engine

signs of possible previous fluid leak from brake master cylinder area but does not appear to be leaking under pressure at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2010 32,477 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to outer vehicle body in places (parts may need attention soon)

heavy corrosion to underbody in places outside any prescribed areas (parts are holed and may need attention soon)

oil leaking from engine

signs of possible previous fluid leak from brake master cylinder area but does not appear to be leaking under pressure at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,326 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced corrosion both floor to sill edges/both outer sills

advanced corrosion to batttery tray

wiperblades worn

Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced corrosion both floor to sill edges/both outer sills

advanced corrosion to batttery tray

wiperblades worn

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,852 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight binding to o/s front wheel

Pass 5 May 2007 28,039 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,039 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

passenger seat swab insecure

poor patterns to both headlights

slight distortion to front brakes

steering sounds noisey lock to lock

Pass 3 May 2006 23,287 miles

slight corrosion at nearside rear inner cill panel

How Reliable is the Volkswagen TYPE2?

Based on 1,993 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 151
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
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WRV 285K is a 2003 Volkswagen TYPE2 in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRV 285K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WRV 285K is a 2003 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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