MOT Status
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145,684 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake components (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe going into caliper kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc significantly worn on inner face from being metal to metal with disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe going into caliper kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad fitted the wrong way around (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake flexible hose close to rubbing on road wheel.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes either corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes either corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Underside of vehicle and inner wheel arches coated in under seal
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor & inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested test not completed due to no rear service brakes (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit and signs of over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Slight play in Rack End
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Slight play in Rack End
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
hole in o/s sill
rear tyres starting to crack
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear no plates delaminating
front steps corroded
o/s outer sill corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear no plates delaminating
front steps corroded
o/s outer sill corroded
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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E299 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 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 E299 JBV, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E299 JBV is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 1988.
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