MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering rack bushes
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear slight corrosion to inner wheel arch not excessive
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion not excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle front section not excessive
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
main beam tell tale lamp (blue) very dimly lit
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
main beam tell tale lamp (blue) very dimly lit
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
main beam tell tale dim
Headlamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight corrosion on underside of both front steps
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight corrosion on underside of both front steps
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion holes both front step underside
Both front foot steps corrorded/holed,hole O/S/R rear panel
Slight play nearside front and rear wheel bearings
Both front door steps holed,Hole O/S/R engine bay
N/S/R tyre cracking
Play all wheel bearings
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front door steps holed,Hole O/S/R engine bay
N/S/R tyre cracking
Play all wheel bearings
Both lower inner wings holed
N/S/R brake back plate damp
Play both rear wheel bearings
Rear brake pipe rusty
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside and nearside rear lower wheel arch starting to corrod
offside outer lower body sill starting to corrod
offside lower outer body sill starting to corrod
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ADY 638D is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 123,896 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 ADY 638D, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ADY 638D is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 1987.
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