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TGF 714L

2008 Volkswagen 1500

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 714L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,300 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cracks to steering wheel rim.

nearside front outer tyre wall slight cracking.

nearside front tyre inner wall cracking.

nearside front wheel outer corroding.

offside front box section to front panel corroding.

offside front inner and outer tyre walls cracking

offside mirror missing left hand drive vehicle.

wiper rubbers deteriorating.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,300 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

cracks to steering wheel rim.

nearside front tyre inner wall cracking.

nearside front wheel outer corroding.

offside front box section to front panel corroding.

offside front inner and outer tyre walls cracking

offside mirror missing left hand drive vehicle.

wiper rubbers deteriorating.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,283 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

centre steering idler slight lateral movement

offside and neraside front tyres inner and outer walls deteriorating

slight craking to outer covring of steering wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,283 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

centre steering idler slight lateral movement

offside and neraside front tyres inner and outer walls deteriorating

slight craking to outer covring of steering wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,255 miles

steering wheel slight cracks.on rim.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front to rear steering arm, rear most steering joint slight play.

general underbody surface corrosion.

nearside and offside front outriggers corroded, damaged.

nearside battery insecure.earth lead insecure.

nearside front lower hinge worn some lateral movement.

nearside rear jacking point,outrigger inadequately welded.

offside front floor area corroding, holed.

offside front lens twisted to 90%

offside front seat belt locking mechanism sticky in operation under tension.

offside front seat belt upper mounting area been repaired unable to ascertain method of repair.

offside inner floor holed corroded.

rear cross member damaged.

steering wheel slight cracks.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 83,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 82,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,509 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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TGF 714L is a 2008 Volkswagen 1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGF 714L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TGF 714L is a 2008 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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