MOT Status
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273,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front arch corroded
Nearside Rear arch corroded
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front arch corroded
Offside Rear arch corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Seat belt of the wrong type Centre row (7.1.2 (c))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Of the sill holed within 30cm of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underside slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underside slightly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside front wiper-blade worn on inspection
Presence of fluid on or around fuel pump , no evident leaks
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake discs worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play n/s steering rack tie rod
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T596 GJF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 T596 GJF, 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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T596 GJF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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