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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front under arch excessively corroded out of prescribed area
Offside Front under arch excessively corroded out of prescribed area
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake (1.1.15 (f))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside side step loose
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crash bar area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/ rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Seat belt missing unable to locate any belts fitted to rear seats (7.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heat shield insecure at front
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember / rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Spare wheel insecure but cannot fall from carrier
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
headlight patterns just visible
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
headlight patterns just visible
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam when main beam is on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake cable damaged parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside front position lamp, one of two not working
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Both wipers torn at edges
Centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes, strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded lower engine bay above steering rack (2.3.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near and offside
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both rear wheels buckled
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both rear wheels buckled
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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T581 KGY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.
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 T581 KGY, 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 KGY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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