MOT Status
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136,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak
steering rack gaiter deteriorating
suspension, chassis and brake pipes corroding
Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osf (5.2.3 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
oil leak
steering rack gaiter deteriorating
suspension, chassis and brake pipes corroding
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake bake plates damaged or corroded - all round
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake bake plates damaged or corroded - all round
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake back plates damaged and or corroded all round
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake back plates damaged and or corroded all round
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front and rear brake discs and pads wearing
front brake pipes corroding
slight oil leak
Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front and rear brake discs and pads wearing
front brake pipes corroding
slight oil leak
oil light on
front exhaust corroding
front subframe corroding
ns an dos front flexi brake hoses deteriorating
os and ns front brake pipes into caliper corroding
under covers fitted
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))
front exhaust corroding
front subframe corroding
ns an dos front flexi brake hoses deteriorating
oil light on
os and ns front brake pipes into caliper corroding
under covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INSIDE ARCHES (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR ACROSS REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (3.6.B.2c)
PLAY INNER RACK (BOTH SIDES)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INSIDE ARCHES (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR ACROSS REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (3.6.B.2c)
PLAY INNER RACK (BOTH SIDES)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.2.C.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front inner steering joint play
Nearside Front Inner steering joint play
Nearside Front Inner steering joint play
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake flexi hoses perrished, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.
drivers door inner handle broken, still operational at time of test.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
both front brake flexi hoses perrished, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.
drivers door inner handle broken, still operational at time of test.
drivers door inner handle broken but still opens at time of test.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front tyre side wall is cut near to the limit (cords)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front tyre side wall is cut near to the limit (cords)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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T40 VWN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 T40 VWN, 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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T40 VWN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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