MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All rigid brake lines covered in grease / under-seal
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside front sill corroded
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
All rigid brake lines covered in grease / under-seal
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside front sill corroded
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
long brake pedal travel
service brake only just reaches minimum requirement
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to outrigger (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
fuel cap seal deteriated
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
fuel cap seal deteriated
fuel cap seal perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/f inner arch corroded
o/s floor corroded
o/s step and cab floor corroded
o/s step and cab floor corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/f inner arch corroded
o/s floor corroded
general body corrosion
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
general body corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Battery insecure, this will fail next year
General corrosion all over vehicle
Play to O/S/F wheel bearing
Play to both inner tie rod arms steering ball joints and front steering ball joint
Tell tale does not illuminate for main beam, this will fail next year
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general body corrosion
n/s/r chassis corroded in engine bay
o/s/f wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general body corrosion
n/s/r chassis corroded in engine bay †
o/s/f wheel arch corroded †
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DMW 690L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 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 DMW 690L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DMW 690L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 1973.
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