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197,953 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front both panels behind headlamps holed and corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bumper crash bar corroded
can not open rear tailgate
diesel leak off pipes covered in oil
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMEBER ALL THE WAY ACROSS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured CRACKED (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER HEAD LIGHT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER HEAD LIGHT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all brake discs surfaces slightly corroded, all flexi-brake hoses are perishing
boot lid opening handle intermittent in operation
both number plates deteriorated and the front plate is damaged/cracked
exhaust in poor condition
front brake pads wearing thin
front wiper blades dragging windscreen slightly, rear wiper blade split
hand brake cables are slack, O/S/R caliper handbrake lever not returning fully but brake is not binding
n/s/f and n/s/r seat belts twisted, n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed
service light on
slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes
slight play in both steering knuckles
slight play in the top steering column bush
suspension bushes dry and perished
various body damage and corrosion including corrosion on the the N/S/F outer arch
various engine and gearbox oil leaks
various stonechips in the windscreen
various underbody component corrosion including shock absorber shrouds, rear coil springs, all the brake pipes and brake ferrules and the power steering pipes
various underbody corrosion including various holes in both both front inner sills, step sills, front inner wings/box sections, N/S sliding door support panel and rear bumper support (all in unprescribed areas)
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear part of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
all brake discs surfaces slightly corroded, all flexi-brake hoses are perishing
boot lid opening handle intermittent in operation
both number plates deteriorated and the front plate is damaged/cracked
clutch pedal rubber worn through slightly
exhaust in poor condition
front brake pads wearing thin
front wiper blades dragging windscreen slightly, rear wiper blade split
hand brake cables are slack, O/S/R caliper handbrake lever not returning fully but brake is not binding
n/s/f and n/s/r seat belts twisted, n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed
service light on
slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes
slight play in both steering knuckles
slight play in the top steering column bush
suspension bushes dry and perished
various body damage and corrosion including corrosion on the the N/S/F outer arch
various engine and gearbox oil leaks
various stonechips in the windscreen
various underbody component corrosion including shock absorber shrouds, rear coil springs, all the brake pipes and brake ferrules and the power steering pipes
various underbody corrosion including various holes in both both front inner sills, step sills, front inner wings/box sections, N/S sliding door support panel and rear bumper support (all in unprescribed areas)
O/S washer jet is weak
O/S/R caliper handbrake lever not returning fully but brake is not binding
all flexi-brake hoses are perishing
both number plates deteriorated and the front plate is damaged/cracked
front brake pads worn 50% and the discs are worn
slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes
slight play in both steering knuckles
slight play in the top steering column bush
suspension bushes dry and perished
various body damage and corrosion including corrosion on the the N/S/F outer arch
various engine and gearbox oil leaks
various stonechips in the windscreen
various underbody component corrosion including shock absorber shrouds, rear coil springs, all the brake pipes and brake ferrules and the power steering pipes
various underbody corrosion including various holes in both both front inner sills, step sills, front inner wings/box sections, N/S sliding door support panel and rear bumper support (all in unprescribed areas)
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
N/S/R tyre worn to 3mm but is heavily worn on the inner edge
O/S/R caliper handbrake lever not returning fully but brake is not binding
all flexi-brake hoses are perishing
both number plates deteriorated and the front plate is damaged/cracked
front brake pads worn 50% and the discs are worn
lens missing from the N/S/R bumper
slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes
slight play in both steering knuckles
slight play in the top steering column bush
suspension bushes dry and perished
various body damage and corrosion including corrosion on the the N/S/F outer arch
various engine and gearbox oil leaks
various stonechips in the windscreen
various underbody component corrosion including shock absorber shrouds, rear coil springs, all the brake pipes and brake ferrules and the power steering pipes
various underbody corrosion including various holes in both both front inner sills, step sills, front inner wings/box sections, N/S sliding door support panel and rear bumper support (all in unprescribed areas)
Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels and step sills, n/s/f inner wing/chassis, n/s/r sliding door support panel and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper
N/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, Both front tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion
Shock absorber shrouds corroded
Slight lift in the top steering column bush
Slight play in the steering rack inner joints
Suspension bushes dry and perished
Various slight oil leaks
Various vehicle body corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels and step sills, n/s/f inner wing/chassis, n/s/r sliding door support panel and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Inspection light on
Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper
N/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, Both front tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion
Shock absorber shrouds corroded
Slight lift in the top steering column bush
Slight play in the steering rack inner joints
Suspension bushes dry and perished
Various slight oil leaks
Various vehicle body corrosion
Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels and step sills, n/s/f inner wing/chassis, n/s/r sliding door support panel and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper
N/s/f lower ball joint gaiter glued up
Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion
Shock absorber shrouds corroded
Slight lift in the top steering column bush
Slight oil leaks
Slight play in the steering rack inner joints
Suspension bushes dry and perished
Various under body corrosion
Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels and step sills, n/s/f inner wing/chassis, n/s/r sliding door support panel and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper
N/s/f lower ball joint gaiter glued up
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion
Shock absorber shrouds corroded
Slight lift in the top steering column bush
Slight oil leaks
Slight play in the steering rack inner joints
Suspension bushes dry and perished
Various under body corrosion
Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels, n/s/f inner wing and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyres worn to 4 mm. o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper
N/s/f lower ball joint gaiter glued up
Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion
Shock absorber shrouds corroded
Slight lift in the top steering column bush
Slight play in the steering rack inner joints
Suspension bushes dry and perished
Various under body corrosion
slight oil leaks
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster u/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster u/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels, n/s/f inner wing and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyres worn to 4 mm. o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
N/s/f lower ball joint gaiter glued up
Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion
Shock absorber shrouds corroded
Slight lift in the top steering column bush
Slight play in the steering rack inner joints
Suspension bushes dry and perished
Various under body corrosion
slight oil leaks
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.2.6)
under body rusty
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front slightly rusty on o/s/f step (inner step)
Rear bumper iron rusty
Rear exhaust has small rust hole
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and has cut to sidewall
Offside Rear tyre low in tread
Rear bumper iron rusty
Rear exhaust has small rust hole
Offside Front Inner sill area showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
cut in outer sidewall of tyres. o/s/f and n/s/r
front tyres worn on inside edges. n/s worst
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/r tyre under inflated
o/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewall damaged but not showing cords
suspension ride height lowered
various upper and lower body corrosion
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/r tyre under inflated
o/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewall damaged but not showing cords
suspension ride height lowered
various upper and lower body corrosion
exhaust front pipe mounuting missing.
light corrosion in the underbody and around the front wheel arches.
various small stone chips in the windscreen.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front tyres worn to 4 mm,worn on inner edges! Side walls damaged not to the cords. N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,O/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.
starter motor noisey/dry!
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres worn to 4 mm,worn on inner edges! Side walls damaged not to the cords. N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,O/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.
rear brake discs corroded.
starter motor noisey/dry!
all alloy wheels scuffed,all tyre side walls damaged/cut but not cut to cords.
n/s/r light lens slightly cracked but complete.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
all alloy wheels scuffed,all tyre side walls damaged/cut but not cut to cords.
all brake discs surfaces corroded/lipped!
all flexable brake hoses perished.
clutch bites high!
n/s cv joints slightly noisey on full lock.
n/s/r light lens slightly cracked but complete.
rear washer jet missing.Rear wiper blade split.
underbody very dry and corroded! Corrosion hole in the n/s/f inner step sill.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
suspension has been lowerd
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
suspension has been lowerd
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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T168 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.
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 T168 JLE, 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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T168 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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