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H537 GRL

1991 Volkswagen Variant

Maroon Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

150,391 mi
Last recorded150,391 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH537 GRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 150,391 miles

COMBINATION OF WORN ENGINE MOUNTS, NEW EXHAUST HANGERS AND NEW EXHAUST WILL REQUIRE VEHICLE RETURNING IN APPROX X1 WEEK FOR RE-ADJUST (KNOXKS WHEN VEHICLE SWITCED OFF)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing near fuel filter

front park brake cable starting to wear

heavy wear to front brake discs, will require replacement with next pad change (pads approx 2/3 worn)

n/s/f arch and sill corroding

various corrosion starting to vehicle structure

Fail 8 Oct 2014 150,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing near fuel filter

front park brake cable starting to wear

various corrosion starting to vehicle structure

Pass 27 Sep 2013 147,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all exhaust hanging rubbers missing exhaust supported on wire cables ADVISE NEW RUBBER HANGERS

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f bumper loose

power steering drive belt slipping advise replascement

Fail 27 Sep 2013 147,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all exhaust hanging rubbers missing exhaust supported on wire cables ADVISE NEW RUBBER HANGERS

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f bumper loose

power steering drive belt slipping advise replascement

Pass 9 Oct 2012 145,316 miles

4x exhaust hanging rubbers missing exhaust wired to hangers

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

interia rear view mirror missing

n/s/r tyre slight distortion in tread area

o/s/f outer cv boot twisted

power steering drive belt slipping on steering full lock

rear brake inbalance on roller test

sliding door ouside catch stiff to opperate

Fail 4 Oct 2012 145,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake inbalance on roller test

4x exhaust hanging rubbers missing exhaust wired to hangers

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

interia rear view mirror missing

n/s/r tyre slight distortion in tread area

o/s/f outer cv boot twisted

power steering drive belt slipping on steering full lock

sliding door ouside catch stiff to opperate

Pass 4 Oct 2011 142,248 miles

ADVISE ALT BELT TIGHTENED

ADVISE BETTER MOUNTING OF AMP FUSE AND WIRING AT BATTERY

HEAVY WEAR TO FRONT DISCS, PADS OK.

INNER ARB BUSHES WORN

PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT

STARTER MOTOR WORN/ IGN START SWITCH

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

minor frays to o/s/f seatbelt

not happy with temp 'wired/cable tie' ex hangers, advise replacement with correct items

Fail 30 Sep 2011 142,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE ALT BELT TIGHTENED

ADVISE BETTER MOUNTING OF AMP FUSE AND WIRING AT BATTERY

HEAVY WEAR TO FRONT DISCS, PADS OK.

INNER ARB BUSHES WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT

STARTER MOTOR WORN/ IGN START SWITCH

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

minor frays to o/s/f seatbelt

not happy with temp 'wired/cable tie' ex hangers, advise replacement with correct items

Pass 5 Oct 2010 140,670 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 140,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 140,652 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 133,630 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 133,626 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 124,477 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 124,465 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight damage to nearside front indicator lamp

Pass 21 Feb 2006 116,288 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 116,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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H537 GRL is a 1991 Volkswagen Variant in Maroon with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H537 GRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H537 GRL is a 1991 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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