MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brake pedal (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
adv ise rear tail gate struts weak advise o/s handbrake cable retaining clip missing
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
adv ise rear tail gate struts weak advise o/s handbrake cable retaining clip missing
advise exterior door handle missing o/s side door
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
advise speedo cable chafing on suspension drop arm advise exterior door handle missing o/s side door
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HTU 894X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 HTU 894X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HTU 894X registered?
HTU 894X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is HTU 894X safe to buy?
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