MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both outer sills corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke to rear (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched rubbing on inside of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded back too front marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch infront of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in steering rackends
surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool
some brake pipes have surface corrosion
welding carried out sealed over cant inspect various parts corroeded but ok with mot test tool at time of test
Brake pipe excessively corroded At Compenstor Valve (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at Mount of Nearside Rear Suspension Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Nearside Front and Offside Front Caliper and to Rear wheel Hubs (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded In Front Wheel Arches, and Underside Rear at Compensator Valve and to Rear Wheel Hubs (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Underside of vehicle and Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded In Front Wheel Arches, and Underside Rear at Compensator Valve and to Rear Wheel Hubs (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Underside of vehicle and Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front Wheel arches, rear to compensator, from compensator to flexi hoses, and along rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)
Metered Smoke Level very high at Idle. Metered Smoke Level above Manufacturers maximum as stated on VIN Plate
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension arm mount inner sills (Nearside and Offside) (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front Wheel arches, rear to compensator, from compensator to flexi hoses, and along rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake application slightly uneven, Nearside slightly lazy
Metered Smoke Level very high at Idle. Metered Smoke Level above Manufacturers maximum as stated on VIN Plate
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension arm mount inner sills (Nearside and Offside) (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion at sills and wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside 4mm approx (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Lower rubber bush deteriorating (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside and Offside inner sills near Trailing arm mount points (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion at sills and wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside 4mm approx (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Lower rubber bush deteriorating (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside front body sill corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside front body sill corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
uneven Tyre wear on offside front
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
uneven Tyre wear on offside front
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
(1)Both rear tyres wearing inner edge.(2)Offside sill damaged and corroding.(3)wheels slightly buckaled.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
REAR BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING THIN ADVISE
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
REAR BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING THIN ADVISE
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T73 UWX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 T73 UWX, 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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T73 UWX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 1999.
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