MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF/OSF lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF/OSF lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lowered suspension at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?
Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P947 PHK is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P947 PHK, 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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P947 PHK is a 1997 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 23 April 1997.
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