MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,949 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill not fixed, insecure (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor corroded and holed by seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bay (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
wipers slow
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s inner sill area corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s inner sill area corroded
wipers slow
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Various areas are have slight surface corrosion.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s sill corroded but not within prescribed area.
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bodywork poor condition
both front brake hoses poor condition
nearside rear cv boot poor condition
offside front door step carroded
oil leak
slight play rear wheel bearings
slight play steering idler
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bodywork poor condition
nearside front wheel arch carroded
nearside rear cv boot poor condition
offside door step carroded
offside front wheel carroded
oil leak from front axle
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REU 530S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
Across all 1977 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 REU 530S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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REU 530S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1977.
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