MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Slider door corroded on the bottom
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR&OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Plastic corner cover missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Plastic corner cover missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Slider door corroded on the bottom
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR&OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
N/S/F swivel seat slight play .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have slight play . (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Front mounting broken up (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
N/s/f seat slight wear in swivel .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Idle too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
crack in rear number plate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
crack in rear number plate
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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EAR 52Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 EAR 52Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EAR 52Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1982.
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