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JDS 717K

1999 Volkswagen Van

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Van82,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 717K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,588 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 82,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 82,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,578 miles

offside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,503 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,580 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 81,580 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heat exchanger pipe missing from exhaust to heater pipe

Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,138 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heat exchanger pipe missing from exhaust to heater pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2006 80,624 miles

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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JDS 717K is a 1999 Volkswagen Van in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 82,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JDS 717K, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JDS 717K registered?

JDS 717K is a 1999 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is JDS 717K safe to buy?

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