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FEA 198C

2008 Volkswagen Pick Up

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,536 mi
Last recorded55,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up56,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEA 198C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is on the limit!!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is on the limit!!! (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,699 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 17 May 2014 48,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 45,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 45,066 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,945 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,291 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 37,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Body not secure to chassis in places

No registration plate lamp at time pf test

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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FEA 198C is a 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEA 198C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FEA 198C registered?

FEA 198C is a 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is FEA 198C safe to buy?

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