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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side off vehicle very rusty
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both front windows tinted
Both inner and outer sills excessive corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both front windows tinted
Both inner and outer sills excessive corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both rear sill ends becoming corroded
Electrical wiring insecure Loom under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside inner front and middle sill panel corroded and holed
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside front rear wheel arch to floor becoming corroded
Some play in steering rack
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear sill ends becoming corroded
Electrical wiring insecure Loom under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside inner front and middle sill panel corroded and holed
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside front rear wheel arch to floor becoming corroded
Some play in steering rack
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside front outer c/v boot starting to split
Nearside inner sill panel front and rear corroded and holed, but not within pre-scribbed areas
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Caliper carrier and slidding bolt missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside front outer c/v boot starting to split
Nearside inner sill panel front and rear corroded and holed, but not within pre-scribbed areas
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Engine oily
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside worst (5.2.3 (e))
Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oily
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside worst (5.2.3 (e))
Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front brake flexie hoses becoming perished
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside front outer c/v boot in poor condition
rear brake discs corroded
some slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 budget (4.1.D.1b)
both front brake flexie hoses becoming perished
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside front outer c/v boot in poor condition
rear brake discs corroded
some slight play in steering rack
exhaust heat sheild adrift
nearside front outer c/v boot poor
outer sill panels becoming corroded
Electrical wiring insecure from dash to offside door (1.9.2a)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door outer handle broken (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust heat sheild adrift
nearside front outer c/v boot poor
outer sill panels becoming corroded
both front brake flexie hoses starting to perish
exhaust fumes slightly smokey
front windows have slight tint
handbrake cables rusty
nearside front outer c/v joint gaiter poor
nearside headlamp aim low
some play in steering rack tie rod ends
both front brake flexie hoses poor
exhaust becoming smokey
nearside sill panel becoming corroded
rear brake disc,s poor
some play in both steering rack inner joints
wiper blades could be better
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front brake flexie hoses poor
exhaust becoming smokey
nearside sill panel becoming corroded
rear brake disc,s poor
some play in both steering rack inner joints
wiper blades could be better
All brake discs corroded.
Both track control arms have play in ball joint (inner)
Front tyres worn close to leagl limit
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All brake discs corroded.
Both track control arms have play in ball joint (inner)
Front tyres worn close to leagl limit
engine very oily
exhaust heat shields insecure
rear brake disc,s could be better
some play in both steering rack tie rod ends
spare tyre bald
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
engine very oily
exhaust heat shields insecure
rear brake disc,s could be better
some play in both steering rack tie rod ends
spare tyre bald
exhaust heat shields poor
front windows tinted
indicators amber colour fadding
all tyres wearing low
nearside front c/v boot starting to perish
some play in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all tyres wearing low
exhaust heat shields poor
front windows tinted
indicators amber colour fadding
nearside front c/v boot starting to perish
some play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside wing mirror damage.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight play in off side inner rack joint
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in o/s front steering rack /suspension mechanisam
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
slight play in o/s front steering rack /suspension mechanisam
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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V174 KGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 V174 KGW, 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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V174 KGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 1999.
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