MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,806 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BODY RUST N/S/R ABOVE CHASSIS
Nearside Rear LAMP WATER INGRESS
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL SECTION 8.4.I @i (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear LAMP WATER INGRESS
BODY RUST N/S/R ABOVE CHASSIS
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL SECTION 8.4.I @i (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering pivot point has slight play
Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering pivot point has slight play
Steering shaft rubber coupling starting to perish
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking filter / tank area above starter motor (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering shaft rubber coupling starting to perish
Both windscreen wiper arm pivots worn
Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering shaft rubber coupling starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both windscreen wiper arm pivots worn
Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering shaft rubber coupling starting to perish
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + missing guide/support grommets (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body corrosion above chassis not structural (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
clutch pedal rubber worn out and not disengaging properly
wiper arm pivots worn attention recommended
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect +headlamp bezel incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + missing guide/support grommets (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body corrosion above chassis not structural (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
clutch pedal rubber worn out and not disengaging properly
wiper arm pivots worn attention recommended
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery slight loose,,,held in by wire and strap
corrosion to floor above rear nearside chassis /suspension
nsf steering arm slightly bent
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery slight loose,,,held in by wire and strap
corrosion to floor above rear nearside chassis /suspension
nsf steering arm slightly bent
water ingress in nsr indicator lamp
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel smell from rear no obvious leaks further investigation recomended
jacking point rusted n/s/f
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel smell from rear no obvious leaks further investigation recomended
jacking point rusted n/s/f
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns sliding rusty on base
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns sliding rusty on base
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Screenwash poor.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Screenwash poor.
Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
HORN JUST AUDIBLE
O/S MIRROR TEMPORARY GLASS FITTED
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
horn just audible
os mirror temporary
servo air leak
underside rusted and poor and repaired
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
underside rusted and poor and repaired
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EBA 456T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 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 EBA 456T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EBA 456T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 June 1979.
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