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Q970JTA

1995 Volkswagen Van

Silver Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

191,846 mi
Last recorded191,846 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ970JTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 191,846 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 189,601 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 189,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure None locking bolt fitted (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure None locking bolt fitted (2.7.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 181,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 181,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 265,893 miles

rear nearside and offside lower panel corroded but not within pesribed area

Fail 7 Aug 2014 265,714 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

rear nearside and offside lower panel corroded but not within pesribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 264,477 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 264,477 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 263,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 263,668 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 263,535 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 261,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 261,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 258,776 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 258,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 253,046 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Q970JTA is a 1995 Volkswagen Van in Silver with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Q970JTA, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q970JTA is a 1995 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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