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P334 KHK

1996 Volkswagen Van

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,901 mi
Last recorded167,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Van162,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 KHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 167,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 May 2026 167,888 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamps not tight on reducer in front of silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 165,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 165,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 162,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both lower front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going into calliper covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going into calliper covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2023 162,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Going into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some age related underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 160,181 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 157,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 154,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 152,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 149,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 147,934 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 145,113 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,137 miles

chip in screen

keep check on o/s rear inner tyre depth

rear chassis corroded behind wheels

rear uj worn on propshaft

Pass 6 Jul 2011 140,673 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 140,577 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlamp glass chipped and cracked lamp contains water but not affecting image

Pass 6 Jul 2010 132,490 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 120,487 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 108,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,178 miles

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

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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P334 KHK is a 1996 Volkswagen Van in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 162,084 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 P334 KHK, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P334 KHK is a 1996 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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