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W956 JGV

2000 Volkswagen Van

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

207,304 mi
Last recorded207,304 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Van93,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 JGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 207,304 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to drivers step to sill

Fail 17 Aug 2023 207,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to drivers step to sill

Pass 25 Aug 2022 203,075 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 203,075 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 196,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake cable return spring broken

Fail 16 Aug 2021 196,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 28 Aug 2020 191,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 191,527 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 185,445 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fault warning light (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 177,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 177,220 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

POOR O/S AND N/S WIPER RUBBERS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 169,349 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 169,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 161,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Aug 2016 161,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chassis to rear arm (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chassis to rear arm (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2015 153,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension requires adjusting

Nearside poor wiper rubber

Fail 31 Jul 2015 153,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension requires adjusting

Nearside poor wiper rubber

Pass 22 Jul 2014 145,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

requires new diesel injector leak off pipes.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 138,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 124,553 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 124,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,111 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,701 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 87,701 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,033 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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W956 JGV is a 2000 Volkswagen Van in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,585 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 W956 JGV, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W956 JGV is a 2000 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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