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Rear diff slight oil leak
hazard lgith inoperatieve
reverse light inoperative
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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear diff slight oil leak
hazard lgith inoperatieve
reverse light inoperative
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
engine oil leak
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
All direction indicators not working hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front floor pan corroded
Offside Front brake hose slightly insecure
Offside floor pan at outrigger corroded
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front floor pan corroded
Offside Front brake hose slightly insecure
Offside floor pan at outrigger corroded
Nearside Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
hazard warning lights inop
near side and o/s seat belt prescibed area corroded
rear coil springs compressed
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
hazard warning lights inop
near side and o/s seat belt prescibed area corroded
rear coil springs compressed
Nearside Front step corroded & holed
Offside Front main beam reflector deteriorated
Offside Front seat belt mount prescribed area corroded
Offside Front step corroded & holed
hazard warning light inoperative
rear chassis & components heavily wax oiled
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength pivot arm bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front step corroded & holed
Offside Front main beam reflector deteriorated
Offside Front seat belt mount prescribed area corroded
Offside Front step corroded & holed
hazard warning light inoperative
rear chassis & components heavily wax oiled
Front both front door steps heavily corroded & holed
Offside Front inner headlight reflector poor condition
Offside Rear mudflap loose
Rear welding work carried on both rear suspension mounts prescibed area unable to fully inspect as heavily wax oiled
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front both front door steps heavily corroded & holed
Offside Front inner headlight reflector poor condition
Offside Rear mudflap loose
Rear welding work carried on both rear suspension mounts prescibed area unable to fully inspect as heavily wax oiled
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm pivot point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
door steps heavily corroded
fog light and switch faulty
rear coil springs peermantly compressed
rear seat back insecure preventing seat belts from functioning properly
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust corroded
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust corroded
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW
EXHAUST CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
VEHICLE HAS GENERAL CORROSION IN VARIOUS PLACES
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
small gouge o/s/f outer tyre wall
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
small gouge o/s/f outer tyre wall
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
tow bar wiring fouling on exhaust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Speedometer insecure in dash pod
Battery insecure
Both registration plate lamps dim but still illuminating plate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion to O/S front inner floor but not within 30cm of mounting points
Drivers seatbelt slow to retract
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
O/S front and O/S rear sidelights dim
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
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A214 JLK is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 A214 JLK, 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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A214 JLK is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 February 1984.
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