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A957 WMU

1984 Volkswagen Multivan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

29,204 mi
Last recorded29,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA957 WMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 29,200 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 28,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

water pipes fouling drive shaft and offdide susp

Fail 20 Nov 2013 19,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear arches corroded

nsf step corroded outside perscribed areas

o/s inner sill corroded outside perscribed areas

os bodywork corroded outside perscribed areas

Pass 30 May 2012 18,421 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper Damaged

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 15 May 2012 18,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

main beam tell tale not working

nsf bumper damaged

rear brakes imbalanced

sills corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 14,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner wings corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 14,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner wings corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 8,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

ns sill corroded

osr non perscribed area corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 8,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

ns sill corroded

osr non perscribed area corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 5,188 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2008 2,370 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 95,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 91,515 miles

boot struts defective

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake hose unions corroded

rear number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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A957 WMU is a 1984 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A957 WMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A957 WMU is a 1984 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 8 March 1984.

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