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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple sections (1.1.11 (c))
Damage to fuel tank and strap
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, O/S/F the beam aim and light output are affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
N/S inner sill badly corroded x3
N/S outer sill corroded
O/S outer sill corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple sections (1.1.11 (c))
Damage to fuel tank and strap
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, O/S/F the beam aim and light output are affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
N/S inner sill badly corroded x3
N/S outer sill corroded
O/S outer sill corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
headlamps flash when engine is running and the door open.
n/s inner sill corroded x2
n/s outer sill corroded.
o/s outer sill corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Parking Brake Cable Deteriorating
Centre To Rear Exhaust Deteriorating
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5-3mm Tread Remaining
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pin Hole In Nearside Front Outer CV Boot
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside non standard lighting
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and steering column (2.2.A.1b)
damage to nearside front sill, fuel tank and straps
handbrake cable corroded near body mounting
horn tone is not always the same
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear door handle barely working
non standard suspension
offside rear brake rod fouling on exhaust box
windscreen marked
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake hose fouling on tyre/ rim, when on steering full lock (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside non standard lighting
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and steering column (2.2.A.1b)
handbrake cable corroded near body mounting
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear door handle barely working
non standard suspension
offside rear brake rod fouling on exhaust box
windscreen marked
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front lower ball joint gators slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise nearside front tyre badly worn in inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pad warning light is on?
FRONT TRACKING IS OUT.
N/S/F tyre inner sidewall is lightly perrishing,225/40/18
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
steel wheel fitted front alloy rear
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre wearing on inner wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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M155 ALA is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2000 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 136,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 M155 ALA, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M155 ALA is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 2000.
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