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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
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 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Vehicle corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Wiper blades smear
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Plate limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Vehicle corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Wiper blades smear
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside handle faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside handle faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose rear mount loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner sill holed
Nearside Front inner wing holed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner wing holed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear rear sill corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front inner sill holed
Nearside Front inner wing holed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front inner wing holed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear rear sill corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn some side to side movement (2.2.2 (b))
horn unit is not secured
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering column shaft has slight end float both (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
servo corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine under tray fitted obscuring some components
item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test
nail in offside rear tyre
oil leak
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
offside head light adjusters worn ?
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre cracked and has a nail in it
nearside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake reading slightly low
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre cracked and has a nail in it
nearside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake reading slightly low
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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T178 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 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 T178 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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T178 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 1999.
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