MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre wall perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre wall perishing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre wall perishing
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside and offside floors corroded
nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches corroded
nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated
rear axle corroded
under side of vehicle freshly painted with sealer and under sill
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside and offside floors corroded
nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches corroded
nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated
rear axle corroded
under side of vehicle freshly painted with sealer and under sill
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front 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)
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UMH 249S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 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 UMH 249S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UMH 249S registered?
UMH 249S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 June 1978.
Is UMH 249S safe to buy?
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