MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside registration plate lamp not working
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside headlamp pattern poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front splash guard corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front splash guard missing
exhaust corroded
suspension corroded
weld repairs undersealed
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front splash guard corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front splash guard missing
exhaust corroded
suspension corroded
weld repairs undersealed
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust corroded
front antiroll bar mounting bushes
front steering coupling deteriorated
headlamp patterns poor
inner sill corrosion
left rear wheel bearing play
left/right front inner sills holed
rear brake balance
right front brake splash guard missing,left front one corroded
suspension corroded
Clutch flexi line in poor condition and poorly repaired
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front headlamp pattern poor
Offside front jacking point holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension corroded
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Clutch flexi line in poor condition and poorly repaired
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front jacking point holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension corroded
body/chassis corrosion
body/chassis corrosion
brake pipe corrosion
corrosion in engine bay
exhaust corroded
front antiroll bar bushes worn
front brake discs worn
front brake splash guards worn/missing
front inner crossmember/inner arch corrosion
headlamp patterns
left upper ball joint boot split
suspension corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/chassis rigger/body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
body/chassis corrosion
body/chassis corrosion
brake pipe corrosion
corrosion in engine bay
exhaust corroded
front antiroll bar bushes worn
front brake discs worn
front brake splash guards worn/missing
front inner crossmember/inner arch corrosion
headlamp patterns
left upper ball joint boot split
suspension corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis / Body corrosion
Clutch hose repaired
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe mounting (7.1.2)
Exhaust system rusty and repaired
Front step/ inner floor repaired
Handbrake efficiency low (only just met minimum level)
Left headlamp lens chipped (beam pattern poor)
Oil leak
Out riggers/inner sills corrosion / holed
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear inner 1/4 panels rusty holed
Rear inner wheel arches rusty
Steering lock comes on with key in ignition (but in off position)
Washer bottle security
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside rear chassis in rusty condition
rear exhaust has bandage wrap around it but is not blowing
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside rear chassis in rusty condition
rear exhaust has bandage wrap around it but is not blowing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas
offside and nearside rear cross member corroded but outside prescribed areas
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front outrigger,front step and inner sill rusted and holed. nearside inner sill rusted and holed
Oil leak
offside inner sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area
plastic in line fuel filter rubbing on heat exchanger
rear no plate starting to fade
slight corrosion to offside front anti roll bar u bracket
underside of vehicle has had welding repairs carried out and undersealed
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear, inner, central gerabox mounting has temp repair.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering rack bushs perishing
tracking needs checking
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS LOOSE N/S
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FDT 432V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 FDT 432V, 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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FDT 432V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1980.
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