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SW57VAY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2460cc
General Information
- Registration SW57VAY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10
Total Tests
7
Passes
3
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 129,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) Repair immediately
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,949 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- under side corroded
- n/s and o/s sills corroded
- exhaust casing corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))
19 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- under side corroded
- n/s and o/s sills corroded
- exhaust casing corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,396 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,734 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear spring mounts worn (O/S and N/S upper and lower)
- All Suspension corroded
- Both front tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 28% imbalanced (30% limit) (3.7.B.5b)
- Chassis corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
- Exhaust system deteriorated
- Front sub frame corroded
- Handbrake cables sticking and corroded
- High level brake light slightly damaged
- NS Sill corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- OS Sill corroded
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Oil leak ()
- Under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components
- Underside corroded
- Vehicle will require all new rear brake pipes next year
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked incorrectly routed and distorted and also chafing (3.6.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired clip missing and loose (3.6.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front sub frame corroded
- Underside corroded
- Under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components
- Rear spring mounts worn (O/S and N/S upper and lower)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- NS Sill corroded
- High level brake light slightly damaged
- Handbrake cables sticking and corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
- Chassis corroded
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 28% imbalanced (30% limit) (3.7.B.5b)
- Both front tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated
- All Suspension corroded
- Exhaust system deteriorated
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- OS Sill corroded
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,254 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,266 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014 9 Jun 20269 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,864 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013 9 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,587 MI
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SW57VAY was registered on 2008-02-20
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