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H852 VAO

1991 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,024 mi
Last recorded136,024 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Unknown117,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH852 VAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 136,024 miles

no indicator tell tale lamp but audiable warning

under side of vehicle has a healthy coating of under seal

Fail 11 Feb 2019 136,023 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side front box sections under vehicle severe corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced severe corrosion in two places n/s floor -marked- close to seat /seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corrosion n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rearmost leaf spring anchor corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure o/s door mirror likely to become detatched (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rearmost leaf spring anchor corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced severe corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch front of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front coil springs are adjusted differently

no indicator tell tale lamp but audiable warning

Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both sides (8.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hoses too load valve (3.6.B.2c)

battery warning light on

non standard front coil springs fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 135,985 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 135,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 126,783 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 24 Nov 2010 126,783 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 119,141 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2008 119,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2007 115,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 112,440 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 112,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/ inner cv joint boot is split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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H852 VAO is a 1991 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 117,210 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H852 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H852 VAO is a 1991 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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