MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,464 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside inner and outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
Offside inner and outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported manifold bolt missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear hubs have slight play in the inner components
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Heat exchange pipes catching the driveshaft
Oil leak ()
grille above windscreen
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
grille above windscreen
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front antiroll bar links perished
NSR tyre on limit
OSR tyre near limet
Play in NSR wheel bearing
Play in OSF wheel bearing
Play in front antiroll bar bushes
Positive starter lead hanging against body
Rusty underneath window screen
Stonechip in Zone B
bolt missing from exhaust manifold causing slight blow
Inner Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front antiroll bar links perished
NSR tyre on limit
OSR tyre near limet
Play in NSR wheel bearing
Play in OSF wheel bearing
Play in front antiroll bar bushes
Positive starter lead hanging against body
Rusty underneath window screen
Stonechip in Zone B
bolt missing from exhaust manifold causing slight blow
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on n/s/f door step
corrosion on o/s sill
side door does not open
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
corrosion on n/s/f door step
corrosion on o/s sill
side door does not open
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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CBW 729Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 CBW 729Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CBW 729Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 1982.
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