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R833 DJV

1998 Volkswagen Pick Up

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,935 mi
Last recorded58,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 DJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath all over

Fail 12 Jun 2025 58,927 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath all over

Pass 29 May 2024 58,916 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion underneath al over

Pass 12 Jun 2023 58,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,525 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear chassis leg slight corroded

brake pips covered in grease

Fail 1 Jun 2022 58,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear chassis leg slight corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight corrosion underneath all over

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front arch corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,626 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,522 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,510 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,355 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,600 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 56,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 55,622 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,460 miles

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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R833 DJV is a 1998 Volkswagen Pick Up in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R833 DJV, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R833 DJV registered?

R833 DJV is a 1998 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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