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162,646 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
drivers seatbelt slightly damaged
nearside front doorstep showing advanced signs of rust
offside headlight slightly out of focus
offside rear outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers seatbelt slightly damaged
nearside front doorstep showing advanced signs of rust
offside headlight slightly out of focus
offside rear outer sill corroded
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion check carried out best to capeability on underside due to sections coated in protection oil at time of test
light scratches in windscreen
n/s/r number plate light lense missing no direct white light showing at time of test
o/s/f outer step skin corroding inner skin ok
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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A78 POW is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 A78 POW, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A78 POW is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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