MOT Status
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42,653 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front STEERING PIN SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear FUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering shaft pin.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
hazards not working
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
hazards not working
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle tubes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle tubes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
vehicle has been undersealed
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both sides (4.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front back plate corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle tub corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
vehicle has been undersealed
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear end cap (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner sill heve been spot welded
Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded
Offside Inner sills have spot welded
Oil leak
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 cross member (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
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 (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure 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 inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear 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)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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FCS 636V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 FCS 636V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FCS 636V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1980.
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