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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside centre lower door frame corroded, not structural. efficient at time of test.
Offside inner sill 1st stages of corrosion in several places, efficient at test.
o/s and n/s front jacking points/ inner wing section/ door steps corroded but not structural or detrimental to the door steps
several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside centre lower door frame corroded, not structural. efficient at time of test.
Offside inner sill 1st stages of corrosion in several places, efficient at test.
o/s and n/s front jacking points/ inner wing section/ door steps corroded but not structural or detrimental to the door steps
several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive areas of vehicle structure welded and fist stages of corrosion ,appeared ok at test, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
poss injector leak detected
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
poss injector leak detected
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY LOWER ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired BY LOWER ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY LOWER ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired BY LOWER ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
REAR CROSS MEMBER EXESSIVLY CORRODED
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear valance corroded
exhaust heat shield loose
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front bumper supports corroded
Nearside floor to sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))
Front and rear bumber brace /supports corroded
Nearside Front Inner door handle broken but working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))
Front and rear bumber brace /supports corroded
Nearside Front Inner door handle broken but working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f bumper support brackets starting to corrode
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced otrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis end section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance joining chassis end section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 x bulkhead pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion chassis, floor etc
nearside inner cv boot deteriorating
various steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion chassis etc
exhaust back box cracked and starting to blow
imbalance front brakes
various steel brake pipes corroding
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
corrosion chassis etc
exhaust back box cracked and starting to blow
imbalance front brakes
various steel brake pipes corroding
both inner cv boot deteriorating
nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm
offside caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly
offside sill and step corroded
play both sides steering arm joints
various steel brake pipes corroding
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
both inner cv boot deteriorating
nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm
offside caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly
offside sill and step corroded
play both sides steering arm joints
various steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
bulkhead, front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding
corrosion both sides sills and offside step
nearside front tyre worn inside edge
offside front tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
bulkhead, front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding
corrosion both sides sills and offside step
nearside front tyre worn inside edge
offside front tyre worn outside edge
both inner cv boots cracking
corrosion both sides sills
corrosion offside sill step
play both sides steering arm joints
various steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both inner cv boots cracking
corrosion both sides sills
corrosion offside sill step
play both sides steering arm joints
various steel brake pipes corroding
offside front wheel rim damaged
offside mirror glass poor
both inner cv boots cracking
both sides front brake flexy hoses deteriorating
corrosion sills chassis etc
imbalance and variation front brakes
offside front tyre wearing inside edge
offside track rod end dust cover deteriorating
play both offside front upper and lower balljoints
various steel brake pipes corroding
wear both sides steering arm joints
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
both inner cv boots cracking
both sides front brake flexy hoses deteriorating
corrosion sills chassis etc
imbalance and variation front brakes
offside front tyre wearing inside edge
offside front wheel rim damaged
offside mirror glass poor
offside track rod end dust cover deteriorating
play both offside front upper and lower balljoints
various steel brake pipes corroding
wear both sides steering arm joints
both sides front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate
offside front outer wheel rim damaged
offside front tyre badly worn
slight play offside steering arm joint
various steel brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
no seat belts fitted to seats in living area
vehicle converted to motor caravan
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
no seat belts fitted to seats in living area
vehicle converted to motor caravan
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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T258 UMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.5%.
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 T258 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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T258 UMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 May 1999.
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