MOT Status
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267,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning on
chassis areas corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
brake pad warning on
chassis areas corroded
front exhaust bracket broken
handbrake only just met limit
Nearside Outer and inner sill corroded
Offside Outer and inner sill corroded
inner and outer sill slightly corroded also floor pan
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside chassis area slightly corroded
offside chassis area slightly corroded
offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded
offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside chassis area slightly corroded
offside chassis area slightly corroded
offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded
offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded
Coolant pipe very rusty above gearbox
Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
N/s/r outer sill crushed
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)
Oil leaks
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering rack insecure Rubber synthetic bushes worn away (2.2.B.1a)
Brake fluid level low
Coolant pipe very rusty above gearbox
Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
N/s/r outer sill crushed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Oil leaks
Oil level low
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion and damage to the rear of the offside outer sill area
front exhaust mounting deteriorated
play in both steering rack end joints
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion and damage to the rear of the offside outer sill area
front exhaust mounting deteriorated
play in both steering rack end joints
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust smokey
head lights deteriorated
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust smokey
head lights deteriorated
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
center seat belt retraction slow
center seat belt retraction slow
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
intermittent white smoke at idle not excessive
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
intermittent white smoke at idle not excessive
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/r lower door catch inscure
o/s/r lower door catch inscure
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V221 LJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 V221 LJH, 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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V221 LJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.
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