MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside and offside all rear lights lens deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear drive shaft gaiter split
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
handbrake cables casing split
rear shaft boot split
shows extensive welded areas
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
handbrake cables casing split
rear shaft boot split
shows extensive welded areas
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s and n/s undertrays fitted unable to check floor and floor to sills
shows extensive welded areas
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s and n/s undertrays fitted unable to check floor and floor to sills
shows extensive welded areas
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle/inner arches corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle/inner arches corroded
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
matel covers over floor
slight play in steereing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both rear outer and inner driveshaft boots are perishing
nearside rear handbrake cable bracket is broken
Both batterys are insecure
Centre cross member is poorly attached
Offside rear seatbelt is missing
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Slight play detected in the offside front door hinge
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear chassis rail in the engine compartment is corroded
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Both batterys are insecure
Centre cross member is poorly attached
Offside rear seatbelt is missing
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Slight play detected in the offside front door hinge
nearside rear chassis rail in the engine compartment is corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
headlamp dipswitch does not change from dim to main beam
oil leak
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ERB 943L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange 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 Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERB 943L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ERB 943L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 July 1973.
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