MOT Status
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141,827 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Spare wheel likely to become detached Spare Wheel Carrier Is excessively corroded (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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T218 VUK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 T218 VUK, 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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T218 VUK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T218 VUK safe to buy?
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