MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,998 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3 left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front headlight has condensation in lens
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front track rod end gaitors perished
front brake disc wearing thin
oil leak from engine
Offside Front track rod end gaitor slightly perished
both headlight levels slight out of alignment
oil leak around sump
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering component fractured and unserviceable steering wheel spoke broken (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside rear tyre cracking to side walls (rubber perished)
offside rear tyre slight damage inner side wall
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
none standard rear suspension fitted front suspension lowared
none standard steering wheel fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
none standard rear suspension fitted front suspension lowared
none standard steering wheel fitted
Airbag warning light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Non standard steering wheel fitted
Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Airbag warning light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Non standard steering wheel fitted
Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear tyres uneven wear.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear tyres uneven wear.
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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291 EBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 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 291 EBK, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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291 EBK is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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