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ExpiredMileage
65,937 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under body heavily undersealed
Central Rear Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering pin has movement (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under body heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (steering idler) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
vehicle has bee heavily undersealed with multiple repairs
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))
vehicle has bee heavily undersealed with multiple repairs
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury numerous (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on master cylinder getting rusty (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perished and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front inner valance holed
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear exhaust manifold nut loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear inner wheel arches holed
engine runs lumpy and weak
exhaust tailpipe bracket bolt loose
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on master cylinder getting rusty (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perished and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front inner valance holed
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear exhaust manifold nut loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear inner wheel arches holed
engine runs lumpy and weak
exhaust tailpipe bracket bolt loose
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis 'x' member holed (6.6.6)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe holed (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable tie rod bent (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front panel holed (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both manifold gaskets blowing (7.1.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills holed (5.2.6)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front inner sill holed
Nearside Front inner wheel arch to bulkhead holed
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear inner wheel arches holed
oil leaks on engine
steering wheel outer cracked, strength not reduced
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s front floor holed near sill
n/s front wheel arch holed
o/s front door corroded at bottom.
o/s front tyre getting perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s front floor holed near sill
n/s front wheel arch holed
o/s front door corroded at bottom.
o/s front tyre getting perished
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear outer cv gaiter split
offside front inner step holed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear outer cv gaiter split
offside front inner step holed
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front inner steps holed
nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front inner steps holed
nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear corner rusted and weak under battery
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
o/s rear corner rusted and weak under battery
front inner valance holed
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear outer cv boots split
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OHW 388R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OHW 388R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OHW 388R is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 June 1977.
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