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ONV 422P

1997 Volkswagen Type 2

Pink Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,192 mi
Last recorded86,192 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONV 422P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,192 miles

Battery insecure

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

Steps rusty

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 86,191 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Steps rusty

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,049 miles

Front inner steps rusty

Rear lower panals rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front inner steps rusty

Rear lower panals rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,066 miles

Front inner archs rusty.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 83,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front inner archs rusty.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,295 miles

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

Nearside rear driveshaft inner boot split

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

Offside rear driveshaft inner boot split

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 1 Jun 2006 82,295 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear driveshaft inner boot split

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

Offside rear driveshaft outer boot split

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 18 Aug 2005 82,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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ONV 422P is a 1997 Volkswagen Type 2 in Pink with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONV 422P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ONV 422P registered?

ONV 422P is a 1997 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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