MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,473 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower floor ,chassis rails and door step panels have surface rust and are coated with underseal (6.1.B.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no lock up (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower floor ,chassis rails and door step panels have surface rust and are coated with underseal (6.1.B.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no lock up (3.7.B.6b)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
headlight reflectors corroded
steering lock not working but not sure if fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
headlight reflectors corroded
steering lock not working but not sure if fitted
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust tail pipe corroded
offside front light rdflecter corroded but dose not effect light output
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust tail pipe corroded
offside front light rdflecter corroded but dose not effect light output
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
osf and nsf brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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DBP 159W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DBP 159W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DBP 159W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 1981.
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