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OAV 352W

1983 Volkswagen Van

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,005 mi
Last recorded24,005 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 352W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1983
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 24,005 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 240,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 240,059 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 240,051 miles

Body corrosion

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 240,051 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2014 239,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f slight play in steering arm

Fail 14 Aug 2014 239,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f slight play in steering arm

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,939 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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OAV 352W is a 1983 Volkswagen Van in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAV 352W, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAV 352W registered?

OAV 352W is a 1983 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 23 March 1983.

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