MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underbody corrosion
both front anti roll bar link bushes have play b/l
n/s and o/s sill corrosion b/l
o/s main brake pipe corrosion b/l
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front anti roll bar link bushes have play b/l
n/s and o/s sill corrosion b/l
o/s main brake pipe corrosion b/l
oil leak
condition of front antiroll bushes
corrosion on sills
o/s/f tyre cracking
oil leak
underbody heavily undersealed
condition of front anti roll bar links
corrosion on outter sills
o/s/f tyre cracking/perishing
oil leak
underbody heavily undersealed
bad oil leak on engine
condition of both front up-right anti roll bar link rubbers
corrosion on both outer sills
o/s/f tyre 2mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chil;d seat nsf preventing proper inspection of adult belt
front roll bar drop link bushes worn
nsf corner bumper missing
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chil;d seat nsf preventing proper inspection of adult belt
front roll bar drop link bushes worn
nsf corner bumper missing
anti- roll bar bushes worn
horn poor
mirrors poor condition
nsf bumper cover missing
osf inner & outer cill corroded
osf upper ball joint cover split
An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
anti- roll bar bushes worn
horn poor
mirrors poor condition
nsf bumper cover missing
osf inner & outer cill corroded
osf upper ball joint cover split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrosion to offside front outrigger.
corrosion to underside.
movement in steering area.
offside front brake binding slightly.
rear number plate distorted.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front panel & offside inner sill rusted
n/s & o/s rear bumper end caps missing
nearside park brake reading low
non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear bumper end caps missing
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
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COO 968X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 COO 968X, 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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COO 968X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1982.
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