MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill door post area (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test
vehicle modified
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill door post area (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test
HORN BUTTON ON DASH BOARD
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DRUM DAMP
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
VEHICLE TESTED UNDER WET CONDITIONS
nearside sill covered in silicone
Nearside door mirror missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A9 PLD is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 A9 PLD, 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 A9 PLD registered?
A9 PLD is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 April 1996.
Is A9 PLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A9 PLD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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