MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both nearside tyres perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both nearside tyres perished
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
both rear foot brake efforts lower than expected
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
front and rear tyres differ in size
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
both rear foot brake efforts lower than expected
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
front and rear tyres differ in size
movement in steering top bush
windscreen scratched
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
movement in steering top bush
windscreen scratched
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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T168 UMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 T168 UMA, 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 UMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 July 1999.
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