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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner inner sill and door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner floor / sill corroded & holed
Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door STRONGLY ADVISE LOWER RUNNER CHANNEL TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO CORROSION (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded & holed
Nearside outer body sill corroded & holed
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear chassis cross member / bumper support heavily corroded & holed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner floor / sill corroded & holed
Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door STRONGLY ADVISE LOWER RUNNER CHANNEL TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO CORROSION (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded & holed
Nearside outer body sill corroded & holed
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear chassis cross member / bumper support heavily corroded & holed
Nearside Front seat has been removed
Nearside Front top of wheel arch holed
Nearside inner sill holed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front seat has been removed
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
unable to see rear brake pads clearly, please have checked
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Sill Holed
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear General Corosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Sill Holed
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear General Corosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Front exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside inner sill holed
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front inner wheel arch holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear towing eye mounting corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Front exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside inner sill holed
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front inner wheel arch holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear towing eye mounting corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner sill holed and bottom of side door runner
Nearside Front Outer sill holed
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner sill holed and bottom of side door runner
Nearside Front Outer sill holed
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear parking brake cable slightly deterioated
Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front outer mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear loading doors unable to open
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear parking brake cable slightly deterioated
Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front outer mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear loading doors unable to open
Aftermarket seat/bed fitted . No seat belts provided
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Aftermarket seat/bed fitted . No seat belts provided
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Both front track rod end boots slightly perished.
Centre exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has slightl play.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front track rod end boots slightly perished.
Centre exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has slightl play.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
General corrosion to body and chassis
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
General corrosion to body and chassis
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight age cracks in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside headlamp lens cracked
slight damage to front number plate
slight oil leak to engine from rocker cover area
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside headlamp lens cracked
slight damage to front number plate
slight oil leak to engine from rocker cover area
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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S85 XDT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S85 XDT, 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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S85 XDT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 January 1999.
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