MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wings/steps. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake rod insecure Park brake. (1.1.15 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Steering linkage likely to become detached Steering arm on steering box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazard lights do not operate on exterior of vehicle. (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S headlamp beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam O/S headlamp main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working N/S indicator repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S headlamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear drag link ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper suspension ball joints dust covers don't prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F chassis outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working Windscreen washers inoperative (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades do not clear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly chafed N/S/F Brake hose chaffing on caliper when steering on left lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/S rear reflector melted by bulb (4.8.1 (a) (i))
cab floor corroded and holed N/S
Brake load vavle stiff
Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak at rear diff and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Jacking point corroded and holed not in P/A
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PLAY at steering wheel
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight under body corrosion
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering box play Slight (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load vavle stiff
Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak at rear diff and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Jacking point corroded and holed not in P/A
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PLAY at steering wheel
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight under body corrosion
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering box play Slight (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Fuel tank damp.
General under-body corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.
Parking brake efficiency only just met - requires attention.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement washer corroded (2.4.G.2)
steering box damp
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front out rigger corroded not in prescribed area
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement washer corroded (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front steering arm slight play in both ball joints
Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber split and worn strong advisory ()
slight oil leak gear box
steering box damp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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E430 DMA is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 119,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E430 DMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E430 DMA is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 October 1987.
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