MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,105 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both near side and offside jacking point out rigger in front of the rear wheels have been repaired to a poor standard and covered in thick sealer/under seal, so not able to carry out full inspection
Brake master cylinder rod bellows ripped and seems damp but not leaking at time of test
Central Front Belt missing
Central Pivot steering arm bracket on front axle has been welded to a poor standard,but secure at time of test.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear pipe corroded and covered in thick under seal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passengers seat behind front seats in the rear compartment is secure but would benefit from a better style of securing bolts and attachment
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Statutory seat belt missing all front seats (5.1.1)
Central Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering pivot point has slight play steering damper (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside front lower shock bush slightly damaged
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside front lower shock bush slightly damaged
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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SMW 245G is a 2011 Volkswagen TYPE2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2011 Volkswagen TYPE2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 49,110 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 TYPE2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMW 245G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen TYPE2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen TYPE2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SMW 245G is a 2011 Volkswagen TYPE2, first registered on 18 November 2011.
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