MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area very thin and starting to break away (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Side repeater missing NS and OS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed sliding door will not shut (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant light flashing!
Engine cut out during test (multiple times)
Front and rear panel areas corroded
Front outer panel is missing
NS wing mirror has a temp repair
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (would advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehcile has all over corrosion, but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear crossmember corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
surface corrosion to underbody panels
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
surace corrosion to underbody panels
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f inner c.v boot split
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f inner c.v boot split
o/s/f & n/s/f steering has slight play.
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F 195/70R15C VIKING 7-8-7 †O/S/R 195/70R15C VIKING 9-9-9 †N/S/R 195/70R15C JUPITER 7-8-7 †N/S/F 195/70R15C VIKING 7-7-7
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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T748 LAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 T748 LAM, 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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T748 LAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 1999.
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