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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear) arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from oil filter housing only a slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both front pipes leading into steering rack seepage/damp (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear metal brake pipe by fuel tank surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going on to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres blocking on inner edge
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs won and lipped
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight wear on inner edge of o/s front tyre
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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A13 BDF is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 108,456 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 A13 BDF, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A13 BDF registered?
A13 BDF is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is A13 BDF safe to buy?
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