MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak sump ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Wing Corroded
Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Oil leak sump ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Wing Corroded
Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Sump weaping oil
front shocks corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
rear springs corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear tyres low
N/S/F Brake pipe corroded
O/S/F Brake pipe corroded
Oil leak - End cover
Slight exhaust blow - front
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear tyres low
N/S/F Brake pipe corroded
N/S/R Brake disc corroded
O/S/F Brake disc corroded
O/S/F Brake pipe corroded
Oil leak - End cover
Slight exhaust blow - front
n/s/r brake disc worn
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r brake disc worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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T856 FRB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 T856 FRB, 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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T856 FRB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1999.
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