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P744 VTC

1997 Volkswagen Pick Up

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,782 mi
Last recorded155,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up92,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 VTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 155,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 142,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 137,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 129,260 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 129,240 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 120,602 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 120,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 116,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 116,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P744 VTC is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P744 VTC, 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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P744 VTC is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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