MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S inner cv boot perishing
N/S/R brake pipe to rear hose slightly corroded
both rear brake pipes too wheel cylinders slightly corroded
play in steering rack bushes
slight lift in N/S lower ball joint
slight play in O/S/F upper ball joint
slight play in O/S/F wheel bearings
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
N/S inner cv boot perishing
N/S track rodend dust cover perishing
O/S/R brake pipe across rear arm slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint
slight play in both steering rack bushes
N/S/F and O/S/F upper ball joints have lift
N/S/F track rod end boot perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F and O/S/F upper ball joints have lift
N/S/F track rod end boot perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISE X2 FRONT FLEXIS NEXT YEAR AS FERRELS CORRODED
SUSPECT WRONG LENTH O/S PARK BRAKE CABLE, ALSO MISS-ROUTERD THROUGH GEAR SHIFTER CABLE, ADVISE RE-LOCATION
advise slight wear in park brake pivot
fog lamp switch semi inscure in housing
fuel cap seal poor
slight play at steering wheel
slight play in o/s/f wheel beaing
steering rack mounts worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISE X2 FRONT FLEXIS NEXT YEAR AS FERRELS CORRODED
POOR FUEL PIPE, TEMP REPAIR SEN, ADVISE FULL INSP OF PIPES AND REPLACEMENT WHERE REQ.
SUSPECT WRONG LENTH O/S PARK BRAKE CABLE, ALSO MISS-ROUTERD THROUGH GEAR SHIFTER CABLE, ADVISE RE-LOCATION
advise rear brake strip and clean, noisey (o/s/r slightly lazy, have wheel cylinder on standby)
advise slight wear in park brake pivot
fog lamp switch semi inscure in housing
fuel cap seal poor
slight play at steering wheel
slight play in o/s/f wheel beaing
steering rack mounts worn
ALL FUEL SYSTEM BREATHER PIPEWORK DETERIORATED, ADVISE REMEDIAL REPAIRS
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine running very lean/weak on emissions test
fuel cap seal perishing
gearbox oil leaks
steering rack mounting bushes worn/weak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ALL FUEL SYSTEM BREATHER PIPEWORK DETERIORATED, ADVISE REMEDIAL REPAIRS
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine running very lean/weak on emissions test
fuel cap seal perishing
gearbox oil leaks
steering rack mounting bushes worn/weak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
play in rear wheel bearings
tyres perished
Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
all tyres old and cracking
play in rack mounting rubber bushes
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Handbrake effort nearside 70kg offside 116kg
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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RBL 72X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 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 RBL 72X, 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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RBL 72X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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