MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak from engine ()
both front jacking points corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing pannel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (3.3.A.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nsr back plate corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nsr back plate corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Rear mudguard insecure
both rear brake back plates rusty
slight brake bind offside front
slight corrosion to both rear wishbone mounts
All tryres noted to be perished.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
One nearside driveshaft to gearbox bolt noted to be loose.
One offside driveshaft to gearbox bolt noted to be loose.
Slight corrosion noted both rear brake back plates.
Slight corrosion noted nearside and offside floor.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All tryres noted to be perished.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
One nearside driveshaft to gearbox bolt noted to be loose.
One offside driveshaft to gearbox bolt noted to be loose.
Slight corrosion noted both rear brake back plates.
Slight corrosion noted nearside and offside floor.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front headlights have beam masks fitted
surface corrosion to underbody and brake components
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f & o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to crack
o/s sliding door handle missing
slight play in steering rack monting rubbers
various engine oil leaks !
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f & o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to crack
o/s sliding door handle missing
slight play in steering rack monting rubbers
various engine oil leaks !
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC BACKPLATES CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f steady bar bush starting to split
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ADV 217X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 ADV 217X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ADV 217X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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