MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r c.v boots split
surface corrosion to o/s/f outrigger,o/s inner sill,o/s/f floor and underside of vehicle
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion to underside of vehicle in general
o/s iner sill & floor corroded
o/s/f outrigger corroded
o/s/r driveshaft cv boots split
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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BWY 562S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BWY 562S, 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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BWY 562S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.
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