MOT Status
ValidMileage
353,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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F117 RTM is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 F117 RTM, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F117 RTM registered?
F117 RTM is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F117 RTM safe to buy?
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