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A49 PVL

1983 Volkswagen Pick Up

Silver Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,849 mi
Last recorded91,849 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA49 PVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 91,849 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 91,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 91,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear inner cv gaitor split

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

small cut to nearside front tyre wall, not through to cords.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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A49 PVL is a 1983 Volkswagen Pick Up in Silver with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A49 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A49 PVL?

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What year was A49 PVL registered?

A49 PVL is a 1983 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A49 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A49 PVL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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