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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arches have 2 holes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) axial tie rod has slight play
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Axial tie rod has slight play.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) axial tie rod
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) axial tie rod
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight Play In Top Steering Columb Bush
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight Play In Top Steering Columb Bush
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexys slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat, has a split/crack (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Trailer light socket - fog light not working
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Trailer light socket - fog light not working
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
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T970 JGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 T970 JGP, 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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T970 JGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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