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J555 DUB

1991 Volkswagen Van

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,131 mi
Last recorded149,131 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Van120,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 149,131 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 149,035 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,874 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 148,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 148,354 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 147,714 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 146,069 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,027 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 145,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left and right brake pipes after junction slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 140,289 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near tee piece. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 140,287 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pipe near tank leaking. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Radius arm mount delaminated. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near tee piece. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 135,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake shoe hold down pin appears to be missing.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 135,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake shoe hold down pin appears to be missing.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 130,763 miles

Both rear tyres very perished

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2015 125,825 miles

Coolant leaks

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2015 125,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Coolant leaks

Offside front brake flexi perished

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 115,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 111,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,752 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 104,749 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 100,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 100,707 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,980 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 95,978 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 91,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 91,018 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 87,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2005 84,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 84,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J555 DUB is a 1991 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 120,405 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 J555 DUB, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J555 DUB is a 1991 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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