MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
All 4 inner wheel arches fitted with plastic liners
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door steps (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails over engine (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails over engine (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn location arm bush fallen out ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
All 4 inner wheel arches fitted with plastic liners
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door steps (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails over engine (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails over engine (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
O/s & n/s front sill section holed under jacking point not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded in poor condition close to o/s rear suspension mounting
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
O/s & n/s front sill section holed under jacking point not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded in poor condition close to o/s rear suspension mounting
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body above sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 35kg (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body above sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded to valve block by offside front anti roll bar link (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining detatched from pad (3.5.1g)
both front seatbelt anchorage points would benefit from strenghening plates
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear shockers rusty
near side no plate light dim
off side head light output low
off side rear tyre cracking on side wall
rear under side of vehicle slightly corroded
slight nois from off side rear wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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E22 BUS is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E22 BUS, 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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E22 BUS is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 October 1988.
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