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S483 TCV

1998 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,657 mi
Last recorded177,657 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 TCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 177,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 172,046 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

direction indicators not self cancelling

oil leak

outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 172,020 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

direction indicators not self cancelling

oil leak

outer sills corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 165,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn

n/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 165,597 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn

n/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 165,584 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

o/s n/s sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s/f jaking points corroded slightly

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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S483 TCV is a 1998 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S483 TCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S483 TCV is a 1998 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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