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ExpiredMileage
341,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch - outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID/LED bulb fitted to halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt on type (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID/LED bulb fitted to halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear bolt-on valance heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in both front tie rods
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlamps condensated
exhaust system corroded
o/s/front headlamp cracked and holed [beam image still good]
o/s/front indicator damaged
under tray fitted preventing complete inspection
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
centre silencer baffles have droped
engine coolant leak
exhaust corroded
under tray fitted preventing complete inspection
front reg plate in poor condition
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
front reg plate in poor condition
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T226 NAD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 T226 NAD, 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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T226 NAD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1999.
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