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L217 HYP

1994 Volkswagen Van

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

272,940 mi
Last recorded272,940 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Van135,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 HYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 272,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 266,148 miles

Lower half of engine covered in oil.

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S Sill damaged in centre section.

O/S/R tyre has flat spot.

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 266,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower half of engine covered in oil.

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S Sill damaged in centre section.

O/S/R tyre has flat spot.

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 261,641 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 261,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 239,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 239,703 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 210,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 210,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 188,778 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 188,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 173,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 173,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L217 HYP is a 1994 Volkswagen Van in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 135,102 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 L217 HYP, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L217 HYP registered?

L217 HYP is a 1994 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L217 HYP safe to buy?

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