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P421 NDT

1997 Volkswagen Pick Up

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,683 mi
Last recorded132,683 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up92,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 NDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,683 miles

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

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

tyres perished

Fail 4 Feb 2016 132,683 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 132,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrsion underside

Fail 2 Jul 2015 132,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrsion underside

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,225 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 121,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2012 105,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 98,386 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 98,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 May 2010 94,785 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 88,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2009 88,327 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2008 81,798 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 81,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 75,475 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 75,470 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 70,780 miles

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

slight corrosion arond o/s/r top mountig point for strut.

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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P421 NDT is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 92,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P421 NDT, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P421 NDT is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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