MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank slightly loose n/s tank strap insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
power steering reservoir insecure
rear body floor corroded
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear chassis is lightly corroded
Rear floor has heavy corrosion on or near chassis
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear chassis is lightly corroded
Rear floor has heavy corrosion on or near chassis
Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank strap loose
Hydraulic floor panels corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()
Rear central loading bed very corroded and holed but is separated from main chassis
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brakes (3.5.1i)
no. plate lights dull
Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()
Rear central loading bed very corroded and holed but is separated from main chassis
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brakes (3.5.1i)
no. plate lights dull
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported centre between body and back (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rears (3) (3.6.B.2c)
Central hand brake cable pulleys seized
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
rear moveable loading bed is very corroded and holed but is separate from chassis
slight free play in n/s and o/s inner rack knuckles
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F tyre wall chunk missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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T971 NEG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T971 NEG, 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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T971 NEG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 1999.
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