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FDH 900L

1985 Volkswagen Minibus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

275,945 mi
Last recorded275,945 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 900L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 275,945 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 275,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 275,393 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2010 275,130 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 270,612 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 270,554 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,365 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 37,365 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,025 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 37,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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FDH 900L is a 1985 Volkswagen Minibus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDH 900L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDH 900L registered?

FDH 900L is a 1985 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 25 September 1985.

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The MOT history for FDH 900L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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