MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All 4 tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear cv boots split
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear cv boots split
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both o/s/r cv boots split
Oil leak
nearside rear wing area corroded
offside rear drive shaft gaiter split
steering rack mounting rubber bushes waek
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
nearside rear wing area corroded
offside rear drive shaft gaiter split
steering rack mounting rubber bushes waek
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake hose ferrules corroded
osr parking brake weak
slight play osf/nsr/osr hubs
vehicle body corroded/under body corroded
brake hose ferrules corroded
osr parking brake weak
slight play osf/nsr/osr hubs
vehicle body corroded/under body corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ALB 113E is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 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 ALB 113E, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ALB 113E registered?
ALB 113E is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is ALB 113E safe to buy?
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