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DAP 47B

2002 Volkswagen Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,605 mi
Last recorded14,605 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Van113,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 47B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,605 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,551 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,507 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,370 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 14,369 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (BRAKE PEDAL FOULING STEERING COMPONENT) (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,141 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 8,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,377 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Previous welding repairs.

Weak pattern & low intensity to nearside head lamp

Fail 11 Jul 2008 7,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Previous welding repairs.

Weak pattern & low intensity to nearside head lamp

Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,174 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 5,174 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 19 Oct 2005 1,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

handbrake cable routing poor and outer casing touches suspension arm

underside damaged and some rust forming in areas

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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DAP 47B is a 2002 Volkswagen Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 113,760 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 DAP 47B, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DAP 47B registered?

DAP 47B is a 2002 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is DAP 47B safe to buy?

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