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Advise reverse lamp inop requirements vehicle registered > 2009
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe mount from sub frame defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rap round D’ bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advise reverse lamp inop requirements vehicle registered > 2009
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe mount from sub frame defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rap round D’ bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D’bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer chassis section by rear wheel corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill at front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D’bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer chassis section by rear wheel corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION REAR FENDER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advisory slightly corroded rear of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Mount at subframe defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ..rap round D bush”s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fender assembly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advisory slightly corroded rear of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Mount at subframe defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ..rap round D bush”s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fender assembly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Subframe exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Reverse lights not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area Plus wheel arch! (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Punctured! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
minor leak of exhaust gases
n/s/f wiper split
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both side lights (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
minor leak of exhaust gases
n/s/f wiper split
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf and osf brack flexy slight cracking
os wiper worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front brake flexys cracked but not showing cord
nsf cv boot pin holed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
o/s wiper end split
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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T159 WWY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 T159 WWY, 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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T159 WWY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1999.
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