MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight noise on rotation,, recommend check (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise, bonnet handle, pair of grips on cable
advise, footbrake pedal travel
front exhaust heat shield insecure
front/centre exhaust system, slightly corroded
n/s reverse light not working
n/s/f outer sill panel corroded, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present,, recommend attention
o/s wiper rubber split on end,, recommend replace
rev counter not working correctly
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill panel (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight noise on rotation,, recommend check (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise, bonnet handle, pair of grips on cable
advise, footbrake pedal travel
front exhaust heat shield insecure
front/centre exhaust system, slightly corroded
n/s reverse light not working
n/s/f outer sill panel corroded, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present,, recommend attention
o/s wiper rubber split on end,, recommend replace
rev counter not working correctly
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front end links (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise, bonnet handle, pair of grips
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)
n/s reverse light not working
n/s/f outer sill panel corroded, recommend attention
n/s/f tyre under inflated
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe cracked (7.1.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front end links (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise, bonnet handle, pair of grips
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)
n/s reverse light not working
n/s/f outer sill panel corroded, recommend attention
n/s/f tyre under inflated
slight play in steering rack
Coolant leak
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Coolant leak
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front door sill outer panel corroded,,, recommend attention
nearside reverse light not working
offside rear shock absorber top mounting point, recommend check
slight wear/play in steering rack
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front door sill outer panel corroded,,, recommend attention
nearside reverse light not working
offside rear shock absorber top mounting point, recommend check
slight wear/play in steering rack
center exhaust repaired
see refusal certificate
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill
offside wing mirror damaged temp glass fitted
power steering belt loose requires adjustment
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Exhaust baffles rattle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front anti roll bar bushes all worn slightly
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust baffles rattle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front anti roll bar bushes all worn slightly
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nsf tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall
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S849 HGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S849 HGU, 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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S849 HGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 January 1999.
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