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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor both both front (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion rear wishbones
oil weep
slight corrosion outer sill and inner o/s
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear inner pad looking low
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion rear wishbones
oil weep
slight corrosion outer sill and inner o/s
Nearside Front cv boot slight perishing
Offside corrosion inner and outer sill
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion front brake pipes on ends and rear brake pipes in places
corrosion rear suspension
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front cv boot slight perishing
Offside corrosion inner and outer sill
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion front brake pipes on ends and rear brake pipes in places
corrosion rear suspension
slight corrosion brake pipes in places
Nearside Front Upper 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))
slight corrosion brake pipes in places
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres low on tread
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake pipe
both rear tyres low on tread
corrosion rear brake pipe o/s/f and centre
oil leak not excesive
slight corrosion front brake pipes
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion rear brake pipe o/s/f and ceter brake pipes
oil leak not excessive
slight corrosion front brake pipes
childseat fitted o/s/r adult belt
corrosion n/s outer sill
slight corrosion front brake pipes
small amounts of corrosion in places on brake pipes
Nearside Front 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
small amounts of corrosion in places on brake pipes
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear reg plate detiorated
slight corrosion rear brake pipes
slight corrosion rear chassis spring tops
Centre corrosion rear brake pipes in places
corrosion rear shock mounts
front tyres wearing inner edge and cracking and perishing
rear reg plate detiorateing
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre corrosion rear brake pipes in places
corrosion rear shock mounts
front tyres wearing inner edge and cracking and perishing
rear reg plate detiorateing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
side & rear windows tinted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
side & rear windows tinted
n/s/f w/bearing slight noise
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f w/bearing slight noise
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s inner cv boot
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s inner cv boot
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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T952 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 T952 AFJ, 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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T952 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1999.
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