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YTA 443L

2008 Volkswagen Variant

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 443L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,568 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,330 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 79,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,111 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,077 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 78,675 miles

Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,675 miles

Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,664 miles

advise play in front torque arms

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise both rear inner cv boots split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,989 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,387 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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YTA 443L is a 2008 Volkswagen Variant in White 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 YTA 443L, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YTA 443L registered?

YTA 443L is a 2008 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YTA 443L safe to buy?

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