MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside front belly pan corroded
nearside front inner step corroded
offside belly pan corroded
offside front outrigger corroding
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
nearside front belly pan corroded
nearside front inner step corroded
offside belly pan corroded
offside front outrigger corroding
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
body corroded
front number plate damaged
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
genral corrosion
hand brake cable corroded
heavliy undersealed under floor pan
offside front corrsion near seat belt stalk
slight corrosion to inner offside rear sill
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and starting to split
vehicle underside very corroded
Battery insecure
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
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
Battery insecure
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Battery insecure
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
dusut covers spliton both offside top and bottom ball joints
headlights on dip beam have poor patternes
play in steering joints
rear suspension on bump stops
slight play both front wheel bearings
Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
dust covers split on both offside front top and bottom ball joints
headlights have slightly poor beam patternes
play in steering joints
rear suspension on bump stops
slight play both front wheel bearings
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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PKA 786M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 PKA 786M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PKA 786M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 April 1974.
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