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All metal & flexy brake pipes are undersealed
All steering & suspension components are undersealed
N/S & O/S Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas
N/S & O/S Front outer & inner wheel arch's corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension arm front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear suspension arm front mountain point floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension arm front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All metal & flexy brake pipes are undersealed
All steering & suspension components are undersealed
N/S & O/S Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas
N/S & O/S Front outer & inner wheel arch's corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All steering & suspension components are undersealed
All welding repairs have been undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Sill & wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear arm front mountain bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear arm front mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Sill & wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r cluster slightly damaged
slight play in o/s/f steering drum stick
unable to inspect toeball due to cover
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate slightly discoloured
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T78 BWN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 T78 BWN, 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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T78 BWN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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