MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both sills corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both sills corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tie bar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tie bar bushes deteriorated
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to o/s outer sill
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to o/s outer sill
condition of both front tie bar bushs
corrosion on both outer sills
fluctuation on rear brakes
play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
condition of both front tie bar bushs
corrosion on both outer sills
fluctuation on rear brakes
play in o/s/r wheel bearing
fluctuation on front brakes
play in o/s/r wheel bearing
rear brake balance n/s slow
corrosion n/s/f brake pipe borderline
corrosion on exhaust borderline
rear brake balance o/s slow
Condition of windscreen
Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake comprison
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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500 J is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 500 J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 500 J registered?
500 J is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1989.
Is 500 J safe to buy?
The MOT history for 500 J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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