MOT Status
ValidMileage
280,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
both rear brake discs corroded
n/s inner steering rack joint has very slight play
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear brake discs corroded
n/s inner steering rack joint has very slight play
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake back plates going rusty
tape up head lamp glasses
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake back plates going rusty
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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237 ALF is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 147,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 237 ALF, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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237 ALF is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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