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MRD 857J

2009 Volkswagen Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Van82,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 857J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 94,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2020 94,686 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,317 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,439 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,146 miles

Damage to front bumber.

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Heavy front tyre wear on inner edges.

Pitting to front brake disc's.

Slight movement in steering ilder.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,566 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,861 miles

Advance corrosion to front nearside crossmember

Both sides front lower arms ball joints gaiters split

Offside inner track rod gaiter spit

Oil leak

Slight cut in nearside tyre tread

Slight movement and knocking from steering box

Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,861 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubber split

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes rusty

o/s/r c.v boot split

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,333 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 81,333 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play both rear wheel bearings

all front ball joint gaitors split

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaitor split

play in all suspension ball joints

rear metal brake pipes rusty

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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MRD 857J is a 2009 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 82,861 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 MRD 857J, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MRD 857J is a 2009 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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