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MRL 624P

1985 Volkswagen Pick Up

Green Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 624P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Park brake only just met the minimal requirements

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,188 miles

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

O/S/R engine area inner arch heavily corroded/holed, but does not effect the steering or braking system

Fail 18 Jul 2013 74,188 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R engine area inner arch heavily corroded/holed, but does not effect the steering or braking system

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 67,369 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 67,369 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion rear backplates

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,733 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering box noisy but unable to inspect properly due to factory fitted cover.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,733 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering box noisy but unable to inspect properly due to factory fitted cover.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,958 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 59,951 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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MRL 624P is a 1985 Volkswagen Pick Up in Green with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MRL 624P, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MRL 624P is a 1985 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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