MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount front panel (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from joiner (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to joiner (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front step corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear boot floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front step corroded but not with in any prescribed areas
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear boot floor corroded but with in any prescribed areas
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch holed.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Axle bushes perished.
Rear Shock absorber mountings perished.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
front brake pipes slight surface corrosion
rear axle bushes perished
rear shock absorber mounts perished
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both font & offside rear tyres perishing (205/60/15)
surface corrosion on raer suspension compoments
Oil leak
corrosion to chassis rails
front indicatorlens tinted
Oil leak
front,rear & side skirts fitted
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe that fits onto filler neck to filler cap deteriorated badly
N/S/F and O/S/F Tie bar bushes are deteriorated but no excessive play
O/S/F wheel bearing has slight play
Rear boot floor pans are corroded and holed but not within pescribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel Pipe that fits onto filler neck to filler cap deteriorated badly
N/S/F and O/S/F Tie bar bushes are deteriorated but no excessive play
O/S/F wheel bearing has slight play
Rear boot floor pans are corroded and holed but not within pescribed area
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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DTW 343X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 DTW 343X, 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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What year was DTW 343X registered?
DTW 343X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 1982.
Is DTW 343X safe to buy?
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