MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has all over corrosion
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front axle imbalance = 47% O/S Slow to act. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play Brake drum is wearing away the brake back plate due to excessive lift and play. (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper Arm is insecure on the wiper rack spindle. (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens broken and cracked across the centre of the lens allowing water ingress, the reflector is becoming discoloured. (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper Arm is insecure on the wiper rack spindle. (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight movement on steering rack mounting bushes.
UNABLE TO ACCESS REAR TAIL GATE TO CHECK ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on o/s and n/s floors/inner sills
n/s front door step corroded and weak
o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and weak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on o/s and n/s floors/inner sills
n/s front door step corroded and weak
o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded and weak
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both steps corroded
various corrosion to underbody
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front windows tinted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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F279 SJU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 F279 SJU, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F279 SJU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 1989.
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