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N754 PJO

1996 Volkswagen Minibus

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

359,416 mi
Last recorded359,416 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 PJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 359,416 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 356,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 356,325 miles

Central Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision n/s seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 350,577 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corrded

Coil springs may become detached and not go back into housing if vehicle is lifted or raises high during driving

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn quiet

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fuel filter housing area corroded and holed

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated perished and split inner (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seat belt clasp cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking significantly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisy

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear seat and seat belts not tested

Fail 30 Jun 2022 350,577 miles

Headlamp insecure once adjusted inner headlamp insecure. Original fixing missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier negative terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively has come out of runner for blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil springs may become detached and not go back into housing if vehicle is lifted or raises high during driving

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn quiet

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fuel filter housing area corroded and holed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. ADJUSTED DURING TEST but leaving headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated perished and split inner (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seat belt clasp cover missing

Offside Front wheel arch corrded

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking significantly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisy

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear seat and seat belts not tested

Fail 15 Jun 2022 350,573 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper insecure

Horn quiet

Nearside Front Corroded and holed next to diesel fuel filter

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch holed and corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS pump noisy

Rear Non standard coil springs may de-locate when suspension fully lowered

Rear seats and seat belts not tested

Pass 11 Jun 2021 346,417 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2021 346,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension arm mounting bolt incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Plastic film on headlights

Power steering reservoir low and pump noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2020 337,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 334,449 miles

n/s & o/s front outriggers rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2019 334,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s front outriggers rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2018 325,782 miles

Both front bumper mountings in wheel arches corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust modified

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under bonnet wiring deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2018 325,778 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front bumper mountings in wheel arches corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust modified

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under bonnet wiring deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 313,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front bumper iron mountings corroded n/s + o/s inner whheel arches

split charge wiring through bulkhead potential fire risk

Fail 20 Jul 2017 313,667 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure subframe bolt snapped off (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front bumper iron mountings corroded n/s + o/s inner whheel arches

Pass 26 Jul 2016 300,585 miles

all for wheels out side the wheel archs and tyres stretched

Fail 26 Jul 2016 300,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all for wheels out side the wheel archs and tyres stretched

Pass 25 Jun 2015 290,465 miles

wider wheels have been fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 290,465 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wider wheels have been fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 280,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s front inner arches corroded/holed

play in steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2014 280,707 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smell under bonnet

front indicators dim

o/s n/s front inner arch corroded /holed

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2011 262,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 262,265 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 258,943 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 237,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 218,690 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres minor cuts on inner tyre sidewall

front no.plate broken (slight)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 218,680 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres minor cuts on inner tyre sidewall

front no.plate broken (slight)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2007 202,579 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 202,579 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 190,172 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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N754 PJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Minibus in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N754 PJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N754 PJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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