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Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Inner Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?
Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBY 183E is a 1996 Volkswagen Variant in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 183E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VBY 183E?
You can check the full history of VBY 183E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VBY 183E registered?
VBY 183E is a 1996 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 15 October 1996.
Is VBY 183E safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBY 183E shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VBY 183E have outstanding finance?
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