MOT Status
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134,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear corrosion near engine mount
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear corrosion near engine mount
most rearward seat base loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Passenger's seat insecure rear seat moves side to side (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear corrosion near engine mount
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear corrosion near engine mount
most rearward seat base loose
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Deep cracks in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.
Offside rear and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract.
Various brake pipes corroding.
Offside Brake cable insecure Handbrake (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Deep cracks in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.
Offside rear and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract.
Various brake pipes corroding.
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Deep cracks in outer edge of nearside front tyre.
Exhaust emissions close to limit.
Nearside track rod ball joint gaiter heavily perished.
Offside rear and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract.
Various brake pipes corroding.
All brake pipes showing surface corrosion
Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner tread
Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner tread
Offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen
Both Front Brako Back Plates Rusting
Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Rusting
Both Front Suspension Lower Arms Rusting
Exhaust System Rusting
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Both Front Brako Back Plates Rusting
Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Rusting
Both Front Suspension Lower Arms Rusting
Exhaust System Rusting
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s front brake disc backplate corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s front brake disc backplate corroded
All brake pipes showing surface corrosion
Nearside and offside rear wheel bearings contain slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Co close to limit (3.15% max 3.50%)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight dampness around rear brake back plates
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Co close to limit (3.15% max 3.50%)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight dampness around rear brake back plates
co high
corrosion to brake pipes and brake hose ferrulls
oil leaks
play in rear wheel bearings
play in rear wheel bearings
rear brakes noisy
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
foot brake travel long
fuel tank stained
idle speed fluctuating
parking brake travel long
slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing
steering rack mountings worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust corroded
offside washer poor
oil leak
play in rear wheel bearings
steering rack gaitors perished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear bumper cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
the throttle pedal is coming away from the floor
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f brake hose ferrule corrodied
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f brake hose ferrule slightly corrodied
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B9 UEA is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 120,762 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 B9 UEA, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B9 UEA is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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