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131,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tailpipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At tie rod end ball joint (drumstick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance at 31% on rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tailpipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system has a few small holes in it, both exit tailpipes missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel system component leaking At engine underside area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system has a few small holes in it, both exit tailpipes missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole in chassis leg at bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Fuel pipe leaking At Pipe Junction In Front Of Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Chafing On Full Lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Base Of "B" Post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt buckle missing Seat Folded/Loaded (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Impeded By Camper Conversion (7.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake Cables Corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Beginning To Perish/Crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prevent Further Corrosion Of Front And Rear Suspension Assembly
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Silencer Corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs corroding
Rear exhaust corroded
front and rear shock-absorbers corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working With lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all parts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front and rear shock-absorbers corroded
front handbrake cable starting to fray
oil leak/s
outer sills/ front steps corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded / repaired
front and rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear coil spring corroded/worn
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear coil spring corroded/worn
Rear brake discs pitted
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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S817 HGX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 S817 HGX, 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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S817 HGX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 January 1999.
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