MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake pipes corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated.
Rear Brake disc rusted.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyres wearing low,3mm.
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated.
Rear Brake disc rusted.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyres wearing low,3mm.
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low,3mm
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Bumper inner panel corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake pipes corroded
all four tyre sidewalls starting to crack
Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Both rear tyres side wall damaged
N/S/R tyre out of shape
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S door mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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A985 FLY is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 A985 FLY, 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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A985 FLY is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 1996.
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