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38,122 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal rubber worn
Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe. Unable to fully inspect due to location
Front Very slight play in lower suspension ball joints
Fuel filler neck rubber deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end rubber deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Corrosion to flexible brake hose ferrules
Brake pedal rubber worn
Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe. Unable to fully inspect due to location
Front Very slight play in lower suspension ball joints
Fuel filler neck rubber deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end rubber deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Corrosion to flexible brake hose ferrules
Battery poorly secured
Front Corrosion to metal brake pipe above spare wheel
Nearside Track rod end rubber deteriorated
Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing
Offside Rear Corrosion flexible brake hose ferrule
Offside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
Offside Front Fuel tank filler neck rubber deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.7% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split
under vehicle has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
fuel smell no sign of a leak
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A162 LWT is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 A162 LWT, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A162 LWT is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1983.
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