MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear bump stops missing
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear bump stops missing
corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area
lots of welding under vehicle and heavily painted over
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
slight play in both front wheel bearings
some bushes and rubbers slightly deteriorated
under vehicle is heavily under sealed hard to inspect on test
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area
lots of welding under vehicle and heavily painted over
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes
slight play in both front wheel bearings
some bushes and rubbers slightly deteriorated
under vehicle is heavily under sealed hard to inspect on test
corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool some in non prescribed areas
deterioration some rubber dust covers on balljoints etc
lot of welding done and painted heavily painted over
slight deterioration some bushes
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool some in non prescribed areas
deterioration some rubber dust covers on balljoints etc
lot of welding done and painted heavily painted over
slight deterioration some bushes
All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal
Condition of all 4 tyres borderline cracks
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering components
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FRB 396L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FRB 396L, 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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FRB 396L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1973.
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