MOT Status
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67,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources registration lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front wheel weights fouling track rod end when jacked up
Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear due to interior light hanging down (8.1.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel weights fouling track rod end when jacked up
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
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ACO 300W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 ACO 300W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ACO 300W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 1980.
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