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M223 ELD

1995 Volkswagen Van

Maroon Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

332,820 mi
Last recorded332,820 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 ELD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 332,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 332,789 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 328,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 325,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 323,081 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 322,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 312,792 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 309,963 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 309,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 306,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front floor (next to fuel tank) corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 306,008 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front floor (next to fuel tank) corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 300,008 miles

oil leak evident

Fail 19 Jul 2013 300,008 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak evident

Pass 6 Aug 2012 296,641 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 281,760 miles

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

offside front body panel corroded under wing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 281,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

vehicle panel corroded under offside front wing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 280,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s floor rusty

o/s outer sill bottom corrosion

Pass 24 May 2010 261,831 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to both head lamps

Bushes on both side front anti roll bar links worn

Corrosion on nearside front sill panel just below step (getting close to seat belt mounting)

Corrosion on offsisde front bumper support bracket (getting close to shock absorber mounting)

Dust sleeve on offside front lower ball joint split

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)

Offside rear brake binding

Screen wash could be better

Fail 18 May 2010 261,770 miles

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

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

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

Beam deflectors fitted to both head lamps

Bushes on both side front anti roll bar links worn

Corrosion on nearside front sill panel just below step (getting close to seat belt mounting)

Corrosion on offsisde front bumper support bracket (getting close to shock absorber mounting)

Dust sleeve on offside front lower ball joint split

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)

Offside rear brake binding

Screen wash could be better

Pass 18 Jun 2009 254,094 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

Corrosion on offside front bumper bracket

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horrific noise from offside front suspension area

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

Upper and lower ball joint dust covers on offside front split

Fail 17 Jun 2009 254,086 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

Corrosion on offside front bumper bracket

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horrific noise from offside front suspension area

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

Upper and lower ball joint dust covers on offside front split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 242,735 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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M223 ELD is a 1995 Volkswagen Van in Maroon with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M223 ELD, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M223 ELD is a 1995 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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