MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, front and rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise corrosion on near and off side rear floor
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise corrosion on near and off side rear floor
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel/ lower b pillar (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
both rear wheel bearing has slight play
nearside front under sill corroded and holed
nearside steering has slight play
offside and nearisde front outer sills corroded and holed
offside and nearside front step corroded
oil leak
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
nearside front brake slight bind
nearside steering rack has slight play
nearside under sill corroded and holed
offside and nearside front steps corroded
offside and nearside outer sills corroded and holed
offside and nearside front outer sills corroded
offside and nearside front steps corroded
offside and nearside front under sills corroded
offside front and offside rear brake hose ferrels corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside and nearside front outer sills corroded
offside and nearside front steps corroded
offside and nearside front under sills corroded
offside front and offside rear brake hose ferrels corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front steps corroded
nearside front floor corroded
nearside front sill corroded
offside front sill corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front steps corroded
nearside front floor corroded
nearside front sill corroded
offside front sill corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion starting both rear inner wheel archs
Engine has a slight oil leak
Front suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
some corrosion to nearside front undersill
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
some corrosion to nearside front undersill
corrosion at nearside front footwell
corrosion at nearside front inner sill to chassis leg
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FNP 234W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,447 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 FNP 234W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FNP 234W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 July 1981.
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