MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F seat belt fairly frayed
O/S/R indicator starting to show white light
both hand brake cables outer casing split showing corrosion on cables
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise spacer fitting (4.13 (a) (i))
N/S/F seat belt fairly frayed
N/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded
O/S/F seat runner stiff to slide
O/S/R indicator starting to show white light
both hand brake cables outer casing split showing corrosion on cables
N/S upper suspension dust cover perishing
N/S/F brake behind O/S/F brake during brake roller test but both lock out
N/S/F seat belt fraying
N/S/R brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder corroded
O/S/F seat runner stiff to slide
battery lose in tray but secure
both hand brake cables outer casing split showing corrosion on cables
both rear shock absorbers moist
play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (from flexi hose to wheel cylinder) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
N/S upper suspension dust cover perishing
N/S/F brake behind O/S/F brake during brake roller test but both lock out
N/S/F seat belt fraying
N/S/R brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder corroded
O/S/F seat runner stiff to slide
battery lose in tray but secure
both hand brake cables outer casing split showing corrosion on cables
both rear shock absorbers moist
play in both rear wheel bearings
All wheel bearings have slight play
Body work has corrosion
Both rear brake pipes are corroded
Both rear hand brake cables out covers have cuts
Drivers seat is stiff to move
Gas bottle near engine
N/S indicator works off center of steering wheel
N/S/R inner wheel arch is corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover has a split
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
N/S/R inner wheel arch is corroded
N/S/R tyre is perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brkae pedal anti-slip pad worn
exhaust muffler badly corroded and holed advise replacement
exhaust tale pipe missing
o/s and n/s/f wheel bearing noise
o/s/f seat belt fastner worn
wiper blades smearing advise replacement
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brkae pedal anti-slip pad worn
exhaust muffler badly corroded and holed advise replacement
exhaust tale pipe missing
o/s and n/s/f wheel bearing noise
o/s/f seat belt fastner worn
wiper blades smearing advise replacement
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pedal anti-slip pad worn
exhaust tail pipe missing and muffler has pin prick holes
front panel cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal anti-slip pad worn
exhaust tail pipe missing and muffler has pin prick holes
front panel cross member corroded
adevise new fuel hose from pump to carb, perrishing on ends
advise x2 park brake cables, both outer casings starting to split
all shocks soft, rears weaping, advise x4 shocks
o/s/r park brake not as good as n/s/r
slight play in steering idler pin
Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
adevise new fuel hose from pump to carb, perrishing on ends
advise x2 park brake cables, both outer casings starting to split
all shocks soft, rears weaping, advise x4 shocks
o/s/r park brake not as good as n/s/r
slight play in steering idler pin
play in both lower ball joints
steering idler pin has play
tip of tailpipe missing
inner front valance peferating
minor warp on o/s/f brake drum
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
inner front valance peferating
minor warp on o/s/f brake drum
play in both lower ball joints
steering idler pin has play
tip of tailpipe missing
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s hand brake cable starting to bind in outter sleeve at rear.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s hand brake cable starting to bind in outter sleeve at rear.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
'klunk' from steering box
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer h/brake cables perrishing, advise replacement
rear shocks slight leak
slight fray n/s/f seatbelt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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BRC 20H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 BRC 20H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BRC 20H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 May 1970.
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