MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front both front tyres wearing inner edges
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust system modified
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low internals loose (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front both front tyres wearing inner edges
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear handbrake lever on brake caliper seized
exhaust system modified
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both inner steering rack joints slightly worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both inner steering rack joints slightly worn
corrosion underside in places
exhaust deteriorated!!
exhaust smoke (border line pass)
head-light wiring losse (border line pass)
offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)
oil leak
slight play in front lower arm bushes
slight play in offside inner steering rack arm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion underside in places
exhaust deteriorated!!
exhaust smoke (border line pass)
head-light wiring losse (border line pass)
offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)
oil leak
slight play in front lower arm bushes
slight play in offside inner steering rack arm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear tyres poor condition
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear tyres poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front tyres outer wall cuts
smokey on idle
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front tyres outer wall cuts
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust peppered in center section
slight play in steering rack ends
vehicle smoking but not excessive at time of test
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front hand brake cable fraying play in rack ends
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T273 WWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 T273 WWT, 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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T273 WWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 1999.
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