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P99 MLJ

1997 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

112,954 mi
Last recorded112,954 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 112,954 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts steering rack (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground in front of rear suspension (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle very corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 112,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/tail joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear spring/u/bolt/nut damaged/spring security no affected

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 112,857 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/tail joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear spring/u/bolt/nut damaged/spring security no affected

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 112,851 miles

Central Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside/offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear spring u/ bolt / nut damaged/spring security not affected

Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 112,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 112,398 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides Left hand drive headlights fitted and the beam is incorresct (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete underside and exposing motorhome internal framework in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and attached conponents (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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P99 MLJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 P99 MLJ, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P99 MLJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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