MOT Status
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193,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Body component insecure sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Steering locking device ineffective steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nsr brake lamp stays bright all the time whilst side lamps are on (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp dim when operated. (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all exhaust in poor condition
brake pipes corroded front to rear
front shock absorber bushes worn and cracking
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
underside showing signs of corrosion
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all exhaust in poor condition
brake pipes corroded front to rear
front shock absorber bushes worn and cracking
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
underside showing signs of corrosion
exhaust emits slight blue smoke at idle and during acceleration
passenger seat mounting loose
tyres deflated
signs of some corrosion to both near side and off side front metal brake pipes from flexy hoses to calipers. o k at test time
signs of some pitting and corrosion to near side front brake disc inner face
signs of some pitting and corrosion to off side rear brake disc outer face
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
signs of some corrosion to both near side and off side front metal brake pipes from flexy hoses to calipers. o k at test time
signs of some pitting and corrosion to near side front brake disc inner face
signs of some pitting and corrosion to off side rear brake disc outer face
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight movement in near side front seat swivel mounting plate
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear brake disc outer face heavily corroded and pitted
slight movement in near side front seat swivel mounting plate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front brake pad indicator wire broken
n/s inner c.v gaitor insecure
o/s headlight chipped
power steering pipes corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
advise nearside washer jet semi blocked.
nearside of steering rack has play on mot limits
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V186 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V186 VRP, 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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V186 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 1999.
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