MOT Status
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182,222 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front sill corroded but not holed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner door handle requires adjustment or repair
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner door handle requires adjustment or repair
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central hand brake return soring broken
Nearside side runner track corroded and small hole
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust split and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central hand brake return soring broken
Nearside side runner track corroded and small hole
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside board runner loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at cat (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside board runner loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side also ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adornments on rear view mirror
brake pad warning light on
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported loose (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side also ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adornments on rear view mirror
brake pad warning light on
Front both rack ends have slight play
Front exhaust shield loose
Front indicators loosing colour
Nearside Front bump stop split
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
heat shield insecure
offside front tyre cut but not to cords
play in nearside headlamp
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
heat shield insecure
offside front tyre cut but not to cords
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
steering slightly stiff on idle
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering slightly stiff on idle
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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V188 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 V188 DGF, 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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V188 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 1999.
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