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B355 AME

1984 Volkswagen Van

Maroon Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,355 mi
Last recorded10,355 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB355 AME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 10,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 2,698 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 2,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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B355 AME is a 1984 Volkswagen Van in Maroon with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B355 AME, 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 B355 AME registered?

B355 AME is a 1984 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B355 AME safe to buy?

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