MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
412,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front brake hose to pipe clip lose but secure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
Headlamp deflectors fitted o both headlamps
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (Right side) (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (Right side) slower to operate service brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake & parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake & parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear FOOT AND HAND BRAKE READINGS A LITTLE LOW
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coolant leaking offside rear
corrosion on both cab steps
oil leak from engine area
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
coolant leaking offside rear
corrosion on both cab steps
oil leak from engine area
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
N/S/F and O/S/F steps corroded
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
N/S/F and O/S/F steps corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/r tyre perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/r tyre perished
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
hydrolic clutch pipe corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
heat shield obstructing n/s driveshaft
hydrolic clutch pipe corroded
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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E160 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 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 E160 LLT, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E160 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.
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