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Both rear brake hoses securing clips missing
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear metal coolant hoses heavily corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake hoses securing clips missing
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear metal coolant hoses heavily corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all underside coated in protection
Underside of vehicle including suspension & brake line components has been undersealed prior to inspection
The underside of the vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
The underside of the vehicle has been undersealed
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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ATO 988Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Campervan in Beige with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 51,931 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATO 988Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ATO 988Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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