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AGX 352Y

1983 Volkswagen Pick Up

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGX 352Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,099 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Reverse lamps not working

Steering rack bushes to chassis slightly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2021 86,099 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Intermittent loss of pressure on brake pedal during test (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Reverse lamp not working

Steering rack fixing bushes to chassis slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe from front valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,099 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe from front valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,099 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 86,099 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,099 miles

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

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

nearside & offside rear inner wing corroded/weak

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2014 86,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

nearside & offside rear inner wing corroded/weak

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,089 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 86,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,089 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 86,089 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,098 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,089 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 86,089 miles

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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AGX 352Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Pick Up in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AGX 352Y, 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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What year was AGX 352Y registered?

AGX 352Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 7 April 1983.

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