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XOU 244T

2004 Volkswagen Van

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,518 mi
Last recorded73,518 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Van73,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 244T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,518 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,484 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 73,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r c.v gaiter leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,661 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 72,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

nearside inner and outter sills corroded

offside inner and outter sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side mirror slight deteration

various areas of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,507 miles

o/s & n/s door steps corroded

o/s & n/s inner & outer side sills corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2009 71,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s & n/s door steps corroded

o/s & n/s inner & outer side sills corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,515 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 70,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 68,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 66,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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XOU 244T is a 2004 Volkswagen Van in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 73,484 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOU 244T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XOU 244T registered?

XOU 244T is a 2004 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is XOU 244T safe to buy?

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