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GVO 201J

1993 Volkswagen Variant

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,337 mi
Last recorded16,337 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 201J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,337 miles

corrosion starting to rear floors

Fail 17 Aug 2015 16,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion starting to rear floors

Pass 9 May 2014 16,304 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 16,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

faint noise from near side front wheel bearing

off side front flexy hose clip loose

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,287 miles

offside front and both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2011 16,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,159 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres have slight perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,847 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,313 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 15,310 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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GVO 201J is a 1993 Volkswagen Variant in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVO 201J, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GVO 201J is a 1993 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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