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66,226 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between front and center (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between front and center (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Low Effort At Both Rear Wheels (1.2.1 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
hubcaps fitted
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
wiper blades worn
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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T491 THN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 T491 THN, 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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T491 THN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 1999.
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