MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
damp around diesel leak off pipes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
damp around diesel leak off pipes
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested NO brakes working (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper end cap missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Corrosion in nearside inner sill outside prescribed area.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn x2
marks in wind screen
Nearside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn x2
marks in wind screen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
boot floor rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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B17 DTB is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1994 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 133,682 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 B17 DTB, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B17 DTB is a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 1994.
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