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F78 FEY

1989 Volkswagen Van

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,832 mi
Last recorded234,832 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Van79,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 FEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 234,832 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 230,357 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 230,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 221,979 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 205,220 miles

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

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

under carrage corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 205,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under carrage rusting o\s\rear outerc\v boot split

Pass 5 Aug 2009 202,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 202,218 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 201,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 188,650 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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F78 FEY is a 1989 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 79,594 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 F78 FEY, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F78 FEY registered?

F78 FEY is a 1989 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F78 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F78 FEY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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