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GYY 986L

2012 Volkswagen Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,055 mi
Last recorded53,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Van66,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 986L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch cable starting to fray

Fail 19 Jul 2019 53,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch cable starting to fray

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,800 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

clutch cable starting to fray

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,579 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft CV joint bolt loose

Fail 12 Jul 2016 52,256 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft CV joint bolt loose

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,289 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,059 miles

N/S/F Wheel bearing noisy

Rear engine mounts missing

Washers weak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 51,057 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

N/S/F Wheel bearing noisy

Rear engine mounts missing

Washers weak

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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GYY 986L is a 2012 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,370 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYY 986L, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GYY 986L registered?

GYY 986L is a 2012 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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