MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Heavy corrosion to body and underside of vehicle.
Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle around engine mountings
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all cv boots split at the rear
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Heavy corrosion to body and underside of vehicle.
Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle around engine mountings
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all cv boots split at the rear
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight play in front idler
Centre Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight play in front idler
front floor pan corroded and holed
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front floor pan corroded and holed
general corrosion on vehicle has been patwork repaired and coated
corrosion os wheel arch and floor
osr tyre worn edge
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion os wheel arch and floor
osr tyre worn edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
osr cv gaiter split and tyre worn edge
osr engine mount corroded
b oth rear tyres getting low on edges
nearside rear cv gaiter perished
offside rear cv gaiter split
offside rear wing loose at bottom bolt missing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
b oth rear tyres getting low on edges
nearside rear cv gaiter perished
offside rear cv gaiter split
offside rear wing loose at bottom bolt missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front bump stops missing
offside rear drive shaft gaiter split
speedo cable broken
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside rear drive shaft gaiter split
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
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?
Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PPH 342L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPH 342L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PPH 342L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 28 March 1973.
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