MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,803 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system corroded but not leaking
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
Slight oil leak from engine but not excessive
Slight oil leak from gearbox but not excessive
This vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to inner and outer sill panels, front and rear chassis members and outrigger chassis members, N/S seat belt anchorage, front step [panels and O/S rear suspension arm.
Exhaust system corroded but not leaking
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Slight oil leak from engine but not excessive
Slight oil leak from gearbox but not excessive
This vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to inner and outer sill panels, front and rear chassis members and outrigger chassis members, N/S seat belt anchorage, front step [panels and O/S rear suspension arm.
Coolant leak ()
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear door step corroded
Offside Front door step corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
vehicle body corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside door step corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside door step corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
vehicle body corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion
n/s/r tyre wearing low
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S REAR SEATBELT INCORRECTLY FITTED
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
O/S REAR SEATBELT INCORRECTLY FITTED
doorsteps starting to rust
front number plate starting to discolour
front tyres starting to crack/ perish
metal brake pipes starting to rust
offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low
outer sills starting to rust
wheel arches strating to rust
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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B164 JEJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B164 JEJ, 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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B164 JEJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1985.
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