MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement the rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both sills rusting
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both sills rusting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front exhaust heatshield loose
sidewall deterioration to front tyres
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front exhaust heatshield loose
sidewall deterioration to front tyres
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear disc s corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear disc s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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T397 LVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 T397 LVW, 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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T397 LVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 1999.
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