MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear inner wing corroded
Offside Rear inner sills heavily repaired by welding
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front inner steps heavily corroded and repaired
parts of underbody heavily repaired by welding
slight corrosion over parts of underbody
slight corrosion over various underbody sections
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification welding repair not satisfactory (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear inner wing corroded
Offside Rear inner sills heavily repaired by welding
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front inner steps heavily corroded and repaired
slight corrosion over parts of underbody
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all underbody and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear wheel arches, doors and window apatures (6.1.1 (c) (i))
speedo cable insecure
Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking at rear at pipe feed connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear susp mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over front and rear suspension arms and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all underbody and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear wheel arches, doors and window apatures (6.1.1 (c) (i))
speedo cable insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at parts of body (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over whole underbody (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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A170 HSS is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 58,141 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A170 HSS, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A170 HSS is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 1984.
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