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B711 SVG

1985 Volkswagen Pick Up

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,732 mi
Last recorded33,732 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB711 SVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 33,732 miles

rack coupling needs attention soon

slight play in n/s rack inner joint

Fail 20 May 2008 33,732 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rack coupling needs attention soon

slight play in n/s rack inner joint

Pass 22 May 2007 30,027 miles

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

exhaust needs more securing

Pass 23 May 2006 27,249 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 27,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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B711 SVG is a 1985 Volkswagen Pick Up in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B711 SVG, 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 41 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 B711 SVG registered?

B711 SVG is a 1985 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B711 SVG safe to buy?

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