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KBY 180C

1997 Volkswagen Pick Up

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,840 mi
Last recorded73,840 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up92,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 180C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,840 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight lift both front kin pins

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,375 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Fail 2 Dec 2016 72,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum and shock absorber damp

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

offside front jacking point corroded and holed

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

outer sills have sporadic spot welds

play in nearside front king pin assembly close to limit

play in offside front king pin assembly

several welded patches throughout vehicle

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,277 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

offside front jacking point corroded and holed

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

offside headlamp pattern poor

outer sills have sporadic spot welds

play in nearside front king pin assembly close to limit

play in offside front king pin assembly

several welded patches throughout vehicle

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

lift in n/s front kingpin

n/s o/s heat exchangers missing

n/s o/s outer sill panels have sporadic spot welds

o/s front outrigger corroded

oil leaking n/s o/s rear brake back plates

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

various underbody patch repairs

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,327 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all tyres slightly perished.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all tyres slightly perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,326 miles

all tyres slightly perished.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 70,295 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres slightly perished.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 68,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,641 miles

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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KBY 180C is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 92,194 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 KBY 180C, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KBY 180C registered?

KBY 180C is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is KBY 180C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 180C shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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