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vehicle corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
vehicle corroded
Oil leak
Rear axle cross member has been rewelded into chassis and two places do not look to be welded but is covered in underseal and cannot be seen clearly so passes the test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear axle cross member has been rewelded into chassis and two places do not look to be welded but is covered in underseal and cannot be seen clearly so passes the test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both outter sills are corroded but not within any perscribed area
both rear tail gate and nearside side door can not be opened from outside (no handles)
corroded hole next to nearside rear engine mounting
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Both front tyres have sidewall splits cords not visible.
Front brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre has a split in that has been glued ?.
Slight play in both front shockabsorber bushes.
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres have sidewall splits cords not visible.
Front brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre has a split in that has been glued ?.
Slight play in both front shockabsorber bushes.
fuel pipes showing corrosion
rear tyres on 2.5mm
steering drop arm showing slight wear
slight play in steering joint on front axle
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MBU 340L is a 1973 Volkswagen Van in Black with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBU 340L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MBU 340L registered?
MBU 340L is a 1973 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 2 April 1973.
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