MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres aprx 4mm and balding inner edges !
front brake discs corroded/pitted - engine oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split (8.2.2)
both front tyres aprx 4mm and balding inner edges !
front brake discs corroded/pitted - engine oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front out rigger corroded
offside front out rigger corroded
nearside front out riggers heavily corroded
offside front out riggers heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front out riggers heavily corroded
offside front out riggers heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas
slight play centre steering column
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) 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 juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
play in centre steering idler
various under body sections corroded outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
corrosion to various underbody sections outside prescribed areas
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight play centre steering idler
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
corrosion to various underbody sections outside prescribed areas
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight play centre steering idler
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
front number plate light starting to lift backround
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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CGA 482S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 47,349 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGA 482S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CGA 482S is a 1978 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 22 June 1978.
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