MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle not near any suspension components.
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four front ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle has had welding done to a borderline standard throughout underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
off side front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear tyres out shape
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis generally in poor condition (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks
underside of vehicle generally becoming rusty and in poor condition
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis generally in poor condition (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks
underside of vehicle generally becoming rusty and in poor condition
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
vehicle under sealed
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
vehicle under sealed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Underside of vehicle undersealed
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Underside of vehicle undersealed
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake pipes heavily undersealed
various panels spot welded
vehicle in very poor condition, various patches of corrosion, poor repairs and welding outside of perscribed areas
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres on 2mm
nearside front step corroded and holed
offside and nearside of rear crossmember heavily corroded outside prescribed area
offside rear inner drive shaft boot split
screw in offside front tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres on 2mm
nearside front step corroded and holed
offside and nearside of rear crossmember heavily corroded, outside prescribed area
offside rear inner drive shaft boot split
screw in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
n/s/r inner c.v gaitor splitt
o/s/r inner c.v gaitor splitt
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AAG 683S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 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 AAG 683S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AAG 683S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 1978.
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