MOT Status
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224,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advise all underbody covered in underseal
advise sills
advise under body corrosion
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
advise all chassy corroded
advise all floor corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
advise all chassy corroded
advise all floor corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise all wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise welded plates covered in thick under seal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise all wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise wheel arches
ADVISE JACKING POINTS
advise inner sills
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
cv boot split n/s
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has 1 mounting rubber broken
Front - rear tyres of different widths
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear springs of modified type
Exhaust has 1 mounting rubber broken
Front - rear tyres of different widths
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear springs of modified type
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advise exhaust rusty
Advise front off side brake binding
Advise full brake check
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advise front off side brake binding
Advise full brake check
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
clean oil or fluid from o/s front tyre and brake caliper and check the caliper is not leaking after the brakes had been worked on
Rear o/s tyre worn unevanly
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A2 WVJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 A2 WVJ, 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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What year was A2 WVJ registered?
A2 WVJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 1996.
Is A2 WVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for A2 WVJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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