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EGV 174H

1998 Volkswagen Variant

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,261 mi
Last recorded34,261 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2006
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Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 174H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,261 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 34,261 miles

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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EGV 174H is a 1998 Volkswagen Variant in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGV 174H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGV 174H registered?

EGV 174H is a 1998 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is EGV 174H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 174H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGV 174H have outstanding finance?

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