MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of inner sill area. (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on X 2 (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of inner sill area. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of inner sill area . (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of inner sill area . (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle in need of a full brake service.( and parking brake )
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak lower engine area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak lower engine area
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both driveshaft inner gaiters split
nearside front seat and seatbelt missing
oil leak from engine
slight wear in steering idler
underside of rear suspension torque tube slightly corroded
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both driveshaft inner gaiters split
Both front brake juddering slightly
Nearside front seat and seat belt missing
Nearside front seat belt anchorage inadequate repair (not seam welded)
Rear service brake slightly imbalanced
Service brake pedal low
Slight wear in steering idler
Unable to close engine compartment
Underside of rear suspension torque tube slightly corroded
oil leak from engine
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
N/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON THE OUTER EDGE
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AYD 274S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 AYD 274S, 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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AYD 274S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1978.
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