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AOW 96A

2001 Volkswagen Pick Up

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,580 mi
Last recorded73,580 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOW 96A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,215 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,026 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 72,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,721 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,566 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,359 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AOW 96A is a 2001 Volkswagen Pick Up in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOW 96A, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AOW 96A is a 2001 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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