MOT Status
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200,199 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
general under body corroded tested in wet condition
signs of repair filler covered in black sealer
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
general under body corroded tested in wet condition
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded, not prescribed area
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside rear inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cv boot clip loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cv boot clip loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight exhaust blow from centre of exhaust
Very slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal anti slip device worn
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal anti slip worn
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal anti slip worn
n/s/f tyre on 2mm + worn on inside edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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V242 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc 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 V242 KAM, 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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V242 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.
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