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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion below battery tray
surface corrosion to brake servo unit
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake servo corroding
corrosion beneath battery box
BATTERY TRAY corroding
servo body corroding
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BATTERY TRAY corroding
servo body corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON WEAR LIMIT! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear sill dented
Offside Front sill corroding
Offside Rear Axle halfshaft seal weeping: NO CONTAMINATION OF BRAKES at time of test.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD / RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
battery tray corroded
brake servo assistance seems weak?
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis -near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON WEAR LIMIT! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear sill dented
Offside Front sill corroding
Offside Rear Axle halfshaft seal weeping: NO CONTAMINATION OF BRAKES at time of test.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD / RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
battery tray corroded
brake servo assistance seems weak?
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery tray corroded
bonnet release cable missing
brake servo assistance feels weak
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery tray corroded
bonnet release cable missing
brake servo assistance feels weak
parking brake effort low offside
Corrosion on front and rear of chassis and in prescribed areas
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
O/s/f chassis leg corroded-towing eye area
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Corrosion on front and rear of chassis and in prescribed areas
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
O/s/f chassis leg corroded-towing eye area
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front suspension getting rusty
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front suspension getting rusty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
bonnet catch sticking
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
bonnet catch sticking
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
rear seats with damaged seat belts swoped with other seats by owner. advise replacing seat belts before other seats refitted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges
slight play in both steering tierods also rack cluncking during operation
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
lift n/s + o/s/f lower ball joints
o/s of power steering rack is damp with oil
o/s/f indicator lens damaged
wear o/s of rack
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A4 XTV is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 145,169 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 XTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A4 XTV is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 November 1999.
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