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H698 YFM

1991 Volkswagen Van

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,396 mi
Last recorded97,396 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Van120,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH698 YFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 97,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From tee piece to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,950 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,241 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,014 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 87,014 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,907 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,754 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight fluid leak from rear diff bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,109 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2011 82,109 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s / n/s front brake ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,498 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

main beam warning light inop

n/s wash jet blocked

o/s front brake ferrule corroded

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,104 miles

front tyres have age cracks , rear brake pipes corroded need replacing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 75,607 miles

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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H698 YFM is a 1991 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 120,405 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H698 YFM, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H698 YFM is a 1991 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 11 February 1991.

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