MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rust hole sill within 30cm suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rust hole sill within 30cm of suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Engine water leak
Nearside Front Tyre cut inner sidewall
Nearside Sill rust hole.
Offside Front Inner track rod play
front and rear brake pipes rusty,
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front tyres wearing inner edges ***DANGEROUS ***
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
power steering pump rubber pipe kinked
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing latch not visible (5.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing latch not visible (5.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside parking brake efficiencies low
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake warning lamp illuminated
power steering pump rubber pipe kinked
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear lamp les has a temp repair
slight play in both steering rack-end balljoints
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
crack in windscreen not affecting view
o/s mirror cracked but not obscuring view
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
crack in windscreen not affecting view
o/s mirror cracked but not obscuring view
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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V169 DPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V169 DPW, 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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V169 DPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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