MOT Status
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16,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
slight oil leak from engine
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
slight oil leak from engine
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
body has extensive corrosion
both front floors and steps rusty
offside lower inner body sill has advanced corrosion
slight oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
body has extensive corrosion
both front floors and steps rusty
offside lower inner body sill has advanced corrosion
slight oil leak
Exhaust noisy rattling caused by internal fault (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front step and area corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Nearside Front water pipe rubbing on tyre
Nearside Rear Inner arch area corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front step area corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Offside Rear Inner arch area corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front step and area area heavily corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Nearside Front water fill pipe rubbing on tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear arch area corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front step and area area heavily corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Offside Rear Inner arch area corroded but not considered a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rattling caused by internal fault (8.1.1 (b) (i))
various rubber fuel pipes, tank to engine perished
N/S/F JACKING POINT AREA DAMAGED/PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED >> CHECKS ADVISED
O/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLES >> REPAIR ADVISED
Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO (2) PIPES FROM CONNECTION BLOCK IN FRONT OF FRONT AXLE (BOTH YELLOWED) (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction VARIOUS STICKERS + HAGING STUFF FROM R/V MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle N/S SIDE DOOR OUTER HANDLE BROKEN (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH VERY DIM (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake lagging in operation O/S/R (1.2.1 (d))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R OUTER SILL / INNER SILL AND END SLLL >> DANGEROUS MINIMAL DRIVING ADVISED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high O/S (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low N/S (4.1.2 (a))
O/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLES >> REPAIR ADVISED
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F INNER SIDEWALL GRACKING OPEN >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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OWG 96X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 OWG 96X, 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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OWG 96X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1982.
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