MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
323,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight oil leak.
Underbody corrosion.
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking pipe. (1.2.1 (g))
Underbody corrosion.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight oil leak.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion/patches covered in under seal.
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak.
Underbody corrosion.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged showing signs of deterioration (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Both front tyres in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulders
Nearside front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside rear brake pipe corroded (between splitter and flexi hose)
Both front tyres in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulders
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside rear brake pipe corroded (between splitter and flexi hose)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front discs in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play in nearside front rack end
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Both front discs in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play in nearside front rack end
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
vehicle leans slightly to nearside
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E167 DNA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 E167 DNA, 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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E167 DNA is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1988.
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