MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak from engine area
oil leak from steering box
various steering arm ball joints have slight play in them
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak from engine area
oil leak from steering box
various steering arm ball joints have slight play in them
No lights fitted at time of test
both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
slight play and lift in drivers side front king pin
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
slight play and lift in drivers side front king pin
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
item removed from mirror
main beam tell tail not working or canot be seen
nearside king pin has slight play and lift
offside kink pin has slight play and lift
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
item removed from mirror
main beam tell tail not working or canot be seen
nearside king pin has slight play and lift
offside kink pin has slight play and lift
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
No lights fitted at time of test
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
all four tyres badly perished advise replacement
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?
Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CSF 163B is a 2005 Volkswagen Van in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CSF 163B, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CSF 163B?
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What year was CSF 163B registered?
CSF 163B is a 2005 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 7 April 2005.
Is CSF 163B safe to buy?
The MOT history for CSF 163B shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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