MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
general corrosion to exhaust system
all brake pipes and ferules are rusty.
oil leaks.
os outer cv boot is weeping.
rear road springs are rusty
rear x-member and inner and outer sills are rusty.
rear cross member and ns inner and outer sills are rusty
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails and undersills slightly corroded
offsie front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear discs corroded
front to rear brake pipes under sealed
slight play in off side front steering rack tie rod
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear discs corroded
front to rear brake pipes under sealed
slight play in off side front steering rack tie rod
coolant leak
corrosion on brake pipes
sligth play on hubs
wear on discs and pads
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
coolant leak
corrosion on brake pipes
sligth play on hubs
wear on discs and pads
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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T581 KAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 T581 KAG, 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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T581 KAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1999.
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