MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on pass limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on pass limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on pass limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on pass limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
off side front near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking on side wall
Offside Rear cracking and small lump on inner side wall
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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A18 AMY is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 141,148 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 A18 AMY, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A18 AMY is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1997.
Is A18 AMY safe to buy?
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