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ExpiredMileage
136,860 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both rear seat belt buckles and o/s lap strap fitted incorrect position
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear seat belt buckles and o/s lap strap fitted incorrect position
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tie bar bushes perished
no rear seats fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @ 5.1% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged To rear rubbing on the handbrake operating rod (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel by wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tie bar bushes are perished
No rear seats fitted at time of test
Offside Front Tie bar bushes are perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Seat slightly loose on turn plate
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box joints (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Seat slightly loose on turn plate
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both brakes binding, stiff to rotate
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat slightly loose on turn plate
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Both brakes binding, stiff to rotate
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat slightly loose on turn plate
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear exhaust box flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate
Nearside Front Seat feels slightly loose on turn plate
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate
Rear Seats & belts not fitted at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe union leaking At inline fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear exhaust box flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate
Nearside Front Seat feels slightly loose on turn plate
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake binding, wheel stiff to rotate
Rear Seats & belts not fitted at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage and corrosion on under side of car but not within 30cm of any mounts
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage and corrosion on under side of car but not within 30cm of any mounts
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
offside rear brake slight bind
towbar wiring damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
offside rear brake slight bind
towbar wiring damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
O/S/F WHEEL BEARING GREASE CAP MISSING
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F WHEEL BEARING GREASE CAP MISSING
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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E235 XMW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 E235 XMW, 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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E235 XMW is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 1988.
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