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NBU 167E

1999 Volkswagen Variant

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,410 mi
Last recorded10,410 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBU 167E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 10,410 miles

Movement in the o/s/f king pin

nsr hub damp

Fail 25 Oct 2017 10,410 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Movement in the o/s/f king pin

evidence of the o/s/f steering arm fouling body

nsr hub damp

Pass 2 Nov 2016 7,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 7,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 3,310 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 3,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member/inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 523 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 523 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 97,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 95,902 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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NBU 167E is a 1999 Volkswagen Variant in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBU 167E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NBU 167E registered?

NBU 167E is a 1999 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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