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P676 WAA

1996 Volkswagen Van

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,197 mi
Last recorded175,197 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Van162,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 WAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 175,197 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 175,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 172,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 169,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 197,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 197,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 190,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 165,918 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 165,217 miles

Brake pump drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Oct 2010 153,998 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rusty underneath

Pass 21 Oct 2010 153,998 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rusty underneath

Fail 22 Oct 2009 140,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 140,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 137,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 137,965 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 129,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front outer sills rusty

both front steering arms have slight play

drivers side outer door handle broken but works

Pass 21 Oct 2006 122,191 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 122,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front sills rusty

drivers door handle insurcure

undertray fitted

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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P676 WAA is a 1996 Volkswagen Van in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P676 WAA, 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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What year was P676 WAA registered?

P676 WAA is a 1996 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P676 WAA safe to buy?

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