MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear brake discs corroded and pads worn
some movement in front d-bushes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear brake discs corroded and pads worn
some movement in both front d-bushes
front d-bushes worn
slight movement in both front d-bushes.
slight movement in both upper balljoints.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front shocker damp
Offside outer cv boot leaking
Play in nearside & offside track-rod ends
Play in rack
Nearside & offside outer sills damaged
Offside front door step/arch rusty
Offside outer cv boot perrished & leaking
Play in rack
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front ex heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F22 SMV is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 147,938 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 F22 SMV, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F22 SMV registered?
F22 SMV is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 August 1996.
Is F22 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F22 SMV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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