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o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed
slight corrosion along body sills
slight corrosion front step
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner body sills corroded and holed within 30cm of rear suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed
slight corrosion along body sills
slight corrosion front step
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
slight corrosion top of n/s/f inner arch
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
slight corrosion top of n/s/f inner arch
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)
vehicle underbody shultzed unable to fully inspect condition of body/chassis
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)
vehicle underbody shultzed unable to fully inspect condition of body/chassis
Corrosion in N/S front door step and O/S front step.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?
Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A497 NOD is a 1984 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A497 NOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A497 NOD registered?
A497 NOD is a 1984 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 17 February 1984.
Is A497 NOD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A497 NOD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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