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XFW 91J

2009 Volkswagen Variant

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,739 mi
Last recorded34,739 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Variant54,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFW 91J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,739 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,032 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 33,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XFW 91J is a 2009 Volkswagen Variant in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 54,202 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 XFW 91J, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XFW 91J registered?

XFW 91J is a 2009 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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