MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,787 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded excessive (6.2.8 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Bumper end cap missing off side rear
Coolant lamp flashing
Corrosion starting @ near side front inner wheel arch
Drivers door lower hinge starting to break away, door dropped slightly
Drivers seat cushion insecure
Front suspension arm bushes starting to split
Near side front brake disc heavily scored and starting to corrode @ outer surface, advise replaced
Off side and near side door sill steps corroded
Off side rear lamp cracked
Rear indicators dim
Wind screen wipers slow
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor and chassis rail. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Both front sill steps corroded.
Both front suspension arm bushes starting to split.
Corrosion starting nearside front inner wheel arch.
Drivers door lower hindge corroded and starting to break away.
Nearside front brake disc scored.
Offside rear bumper end cap missing.
Offside rear tyre under inflated.
Rear indicators dim.
Slight grease leak from nearside drive shaft inner boot.
Wipers slow.
Coolant lamp on
Coolant leak @ front heater hose joint/repair
Drivers seat belt webbing damaged
Drivers seat cushion insecure
Emissions high, not excessive
Front brake flexible hose ferruels corroded
Near side front tyre wearing @ outer edge, advise replaced
Near side rear bumper end cap insecure
Off side rear bumper end cap missing
Off side stop lamp lens cracked
Oil leak @ engine
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working Near side (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant lamp on
Coolant leak @ front heater hose joint/repair
Drivers seat belt webbing damaged
Drivers seat cushion insecure
Emissions high, not excessive
Front brake flexible hose ferruels corroded
Near side front tyre wearing @ outer edge, advise replaced
Near side rear bumper end cap insecure
Off side rear bumper end cap missing
Off side stop lamp lens cracked
Oil leak @ engine
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Near side sliding (6.2.B.1c)
Coolant leaking, coolant warning lamp on
Drivers seat belt webbing damaged
Drivers seat cushion insecure
Front brake hose ferruels corroded
Front tyres wearing @ outer edges
Off side rear bumper end cap missing
Oil leak @ engine
Both front brake pipes starting to corrode.
Front tyres wearing at outer edge.
Main beam tell tale not working.
Offside rear bumper end cap missing.
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering shaft rubbing on coolant pipe.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front brake pipes starting to corrode.
Front tyres wearing at outer edge.
Main beam tell tale not working.
Offside rear bumper end cap missing.
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering shaft rubbing on coolant pipe.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
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B171 NSA is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 B171 NSA, 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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B171 NSA is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1985.
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