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183,698 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front inner wheel arches corroded, holes in places not in a prescribed area
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near rear trailing arm mountings, been repaired but still some corrosion in the area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside step into rear of vehicle corroded
Offside rear floorpan behind rear wheel corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area of inner sill and surrounding area (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Holes caused by corrosion in nearside front wheel arch
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside sideloading door step corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear floor pan corroded between rear wheels and rear bumper
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock absorber upper mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and heavily perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside rear pads wearing lower than offside rear
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arm prescribed areas of rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and heavily perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside rear pads wearing lower than offside rear
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arm prescribed areas of rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind mud flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Forward arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front bumper iron (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill approximately half way down length of van has corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm prescribed area, outer sill where wheel arch meets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm, outer sill has corroded hole and box section next to mounting area deteriorated (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front bumper iron (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both headlamps damaged but not seriously affecting light output
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded and slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer rear sill within prescribed area of rear suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Both headlamps damaged but not seriously affecting light output
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded and slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer rear sill within prescribed area of rear suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both have broken brackets not allowing adjustment of headlamp aim (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear section of exhaust corroded
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear which join hard pipes between axle and chassis (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear which join hard pipes between axle and chassis (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear which join hard pipes between axle and chassis (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play in inner steering joints
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear which join hard pipes between axle and chassis (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play in inner steering joints
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake slightly sticking.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake slightly sticking.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
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T946 BRM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T946 BRM, 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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T946 BRM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1999.
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