MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,808 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
28% rear brake inbalance
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
rear brakes imbalanced
underside of vehicle comprehensively endersealed
no tow bar electrics
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front and rear brake inbalance
no tow bar electrics
Engine leaking oil
LHF upper & lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters split
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Underbody has surface corrosion
Wiring fouling steering column lower joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
front panelling corroded and holed outside prescribed area.
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XDD 45J is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 48,305 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 Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XDD 45J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XDD 45J is a 1971 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 26 March 1971.
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