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N316 PVL

1995 Volkswagen T-porter

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

346,893 mi
Last recorded346,893 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 PVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 346,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged and showing white light to the rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

throttle sticks on

Pass 12 Oct 2017 339,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner chassis rail corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable deteriorated

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen T-porter?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
7,063
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 23
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N316 PVL is a 1995 Volkswagen T-porter in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T-porter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N316 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T-porter typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen T-porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N316 PVL registered?

N316 PVL is a 1995 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N316 PVL safe to buy?

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