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Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fuel hose damaged Filler neck pipe damaged/split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/wheel arch/jacking pint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch and rear quater panel corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes in and out of brake valve on chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch and rear quater panel corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front radiator fan noisy
Items removed from driver's view prior to test garland ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front speedo cable rubbing on suspension
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both arches corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements sounds like a duck (7.7 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front radiator fan noisy
Items removed from driver's view prior to test garland ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front speedo cable rubbing on suspension
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both arches corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear quater panel has corrosion
Offside body has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foot Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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B4 WVS is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 B4 WVS, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B4 WVS is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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