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H221 VKU

1990 Volkswagen Van

Red Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

292,403 mi
Last recorded292,403 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Van98,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 VKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 292,403 miles

beam benders fitted to headlights at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2019 292,316 miles

Front Brake back plates corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Load distribution valve corroded, not excessive

Fail 21 Dec 2018 292,313 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Catching wheel rim on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate missing

Offside Front Brake distribution valve corroded,but not leaking or holed.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Catching wheel rim on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 291,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 291,269 miles

Emissions not tested unable to check oil level (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking filler neck rubber hose (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder /pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear hubnut split pin missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 284,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 276,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 272,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 266,240 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 259,838 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2013 259,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 255,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 255,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 249,979 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 245,133 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 245,133 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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H221 VKU is a 1990 Volkswagen Van in Red with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,583 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 H221 VKU, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H221 VKU is a 1990 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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