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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
exhaust heat shield loose
under body, suspension, metal brake pipes covered in under seal
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
exhaust heat shield loose
under body, suspension, metal brake pipes covered in under seal
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf+osf (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns+os (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all brake pipes corroded
osf tyre worn on edges
rear brake discs corroded
vehicle underbody+suspension components corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back side of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back side of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all brake pipes are corroded
both inner sill's are heavily corroded and holed
exhaust heatshields insecure
exhaust system is corroded
slight play in steering rack
underside and suspension all heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
both front brake flexy hoses perishing
corrosion & holes o/s/f inner & outer sills
front number plate damaged
slight play o/s/f rack drumstick
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspention arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns+os ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ns+os inner&outer bodysills corroded
osf inner wheel arch corroded
rear coil springs corroded
rear spring mountings corroded
vehicle underbody+components corroded
wipers smeary
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspention arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspention arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns+os ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ns+os inner&outer bodysills corroded
osf inner wheel arch corroded
rear coil springs corroded
rear spring mountings corroded
vehicle underbody+components corroded
wipers smeary
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns+os ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr+osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nsr wheel arch not fully secure
vehicle underbody corroded
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged perished (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged perished (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged perished (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged perished (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside front outer sill corroded but not within perscribed area
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective
cv boot n/s/f perished
front anti roll bar d link bushes starting to wear
o/s/r tyre extreamly perished
rear brake pads wearing low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear brake pads wearing low
Spare tyre defective
cv boot n/s/f perished
front anti roll bar d link bushes starting to wear
o/s/r tyre extreamly perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake hoses slightly perished
centre exhaust joint slightly loose
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front brake hoses slightly perished
centre exhaust joint slightly loose
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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T387 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 T387 LKJ, 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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T387 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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