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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
o/s panel damage
oil leak
Nearside Front Indicator lens missing but not effecting the operation of the lamp
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Indicator lens missing but not effecting the operation of the lamp
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake mechanism return spring broken but still functioning
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front exhaust heat shield loose
Front exhaust heat shield not secure (downpipe)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front exhaust heat shield not secure (downpipe)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front exhust heat shield loose
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
slight wear to inner edges of both front tyres and nsr tyre.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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S711 RGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 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 S711 RGW, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S711 RGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1999.
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