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VWP 990M

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,435 mi
Last recorded40,435 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 990M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 40,435 miles

Front body mounts coroded

Front brake balance at maximum 30% limit

Minimal front suspension movement

Some seepage of fluid form suspension rams

Fail 25 May 2017 40,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front body mounts coroded

Minimal front suspension movement

Some seepage of fluid form suspension rams

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,995 miles

Front brake balance just within 30% limits

Nearside parking brake just within effort limits

Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,298 miles

A little corrosion starting in sill rear ends

Suspension rams appear to be oozing a little fluid

Fail 29 May 2015 39,285 miles

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

A little corrosion starting in sill rear ends

Suspension rams appear to be oozing a little fluid

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,516 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 385,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 37,119 miles

Customer maintains front suspension/steering fasteners loctited into place

Somer cracking to front tyres

Pass 19 May 2011 36,290 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 36,286 miles

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,888 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 34,888 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 32,871 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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VWP 990M is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWP 990M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VWP 990M is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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