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F597 VNH

1988 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,250 mi
Last recorded170,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 VNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 170,250 miles

Nearside Front inner step holed but not within 30cm of anything structural

Offside Outter sill holed but not within 30cm of anything structural

Offside Rear inner arch holed but not within 30cm of anything structural

Pass 1 Jun 2023 169,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 168,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 167,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 167,295 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 165,926 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 165,589 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,844 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 162,874 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 161,215 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 161,215 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 160,342 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 159,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 159,130 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 158,327 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 158,327 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 157,826 miles

both n/s tyres walls light cracking off/s top ball joint slight lift

Pass 28 May 2011 155,648 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 152,032 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 145,454 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 142,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 142,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 138,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 134,438 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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F597 VNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F597 VNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F597 VNH registered?

F597 VNH is a 1988 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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