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DHJ 332B

1998 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,190 mi
Last recorded42,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Van51,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 332B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,931 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,931 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake Performance not tested due to possible fluid leak from rear cylinders

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has cracking on both walls

Offside rear tyre has cracking on both walls

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,268 miles

plastic bottle and pipe in cab for washers

Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,268 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic bottle and pipe in cab for washers

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,328 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 34,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,283 miles

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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DHJ 332B is a 1998 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 51,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHJ 332B, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DHJ 332B registered?

DHJ 332B is a 1998 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is DHJ 332B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 332B shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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