MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,543 miAbove average mileage for this year
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surface corrosion to body underside and lots of welding prepares
Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
NS and OS sills corroded
NSF and OSF inner wheel arches corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Some front underside suspension components corroded
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
NS and OS sills corroded
NSF and OSF inner wheel arches corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Some front underside suspension components corroded
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
HOLES TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL(NOT STRUCTURAL)
NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE READING LOW WHEN COMPARED TO OFFSIDE
duct tape on arches
heavy welded plates around front seatbelt anhor points
repairs to nearside and offside just above rear outer sills strength unkowen
welding repairs to chassis
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
HOLES TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL(NOT STRUCTURAL)
NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE READING LOW WHEN COMPARED TO OFFSIDE
duct tape on arches
heavy welded plates around front seatbelt anhor points
repairs to nearside and offside just above rear outer sills strength unkowen
welding repairs to chassis
DRIVERS STEP HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear wheel arches corroded
front discs pitted/corroded
heavy surface corrosion inner and outer sills
heavy surface corrosion unfderside
nearside front chassis under wheel arch heavy surface corrosion
offside drives step heay and significant surface corrosionm
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
O/s outer sill holed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
O/s outer sill holed
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
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F680 BTH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 F680 BTH, 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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F680 BTH is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 1988.
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