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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear no.plate loose in holder
oil leaks
Front front panel below nearside front headlight corrosion
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake hose retainer / brake pipe retainer temp repair
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Offside Front seat belt frayed slightly
Offside Front wing / wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear inner wheel arch & bumper brackets corroded
Rear reverse light inoperative
engine oil leak
play at steering wheel centre
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt mount / floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front front panel below nearside front headlight corrosion
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake hose retainer / brake pipe retainer temp repair
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Offside Front seat belt frayed slightly
Offside Front wing / wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear inner wheel arch & bumper brackets corroded
Rear reverse light inoperative
engine oil leak
handbrake travel
play at steering wheel centre
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides (2.4.F.3)
Corrosion on sills
Corrosion suspension components
Corrosion underside
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake tight hard to turn wheel
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides (2.4.F.3)
Corrosion on sills
Corrosion suspension components
Corrosion underside
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake tight hard to turn wheel
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexis on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pipe ends corroded
front tie bar bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexis on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pipe ends corroded
front tie bar bushes perished
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front panel (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake pipe ends corroded
front tie bar bushes perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear drive shaft inner joint cover deteriorated
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
nearside rear drive shaft inner joint cover deteriorated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak
noise from nearside rear brake
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front floorpan rusty and holed
Nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor perrished
Offside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split
Offside rear outer drive shaft gaitor split
nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside front floorpan rusty and holed
Nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor perrished
Offside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split
Offside rear outer drive shaft gaitor split
nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel tank damp but no obvious leaks
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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FUL 249V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 FUL 249V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FUL 249V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1980.
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