MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Bodywork corroded and holed
Exhaust system corroded
N/S/F Jacking point corroded and holed
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside corroded and holed
Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Bodywork corroded and holed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside corroded and holed
Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Corroded and holed around N/S/F Jacking point
Corrosion on bodywork
Corrosion on underside
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Corroded and holed around N/S/F Jacking point
Corrosion on bodywork
Corrosion on underside
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion on underside
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking O/S/R Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion on underside
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fanbelt loose
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fanbelt loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front jack point corroding
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
nearside park brake cable deteriorating
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B227 XJO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 B227 XJO, 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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B227 XJO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 1985.
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