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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and hoses covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and hoses covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc plates slightly corroded
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
all the under side is under sealed
Front Body component insecure grill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc plates slightly corroded
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
all the under side is under sealed
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plates corroded and split
Offside Front brake back plates corroded and split
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rears bindeing (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms covered with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of under neth of vehicle and has been covered with thick under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all rigid brake pipes been covered with thick under seal
manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
mid section of parking brake slight corrosion
outer sills, all 4 side arches internally, brake pipes and suspension components covered in black waxoyl can't be inspected properly under vehicle and sides
Body component insecure boost pressure gauge on the engine bay (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure front of the battery In engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
mid section of parking brake slight corrosion
outer sills, all 4 side arches internally, brake pipes and suspension components covered in black waxoyl can't be inspected properly under vehicle and sides
Nearside Front door mirror glass has slight damage
Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly low
under vehicle covered in black waxoyl including brake pipes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
parking brake cables slightly deteriorated
under vehicle all covered in grease including pipes and cables
under vehicle brake pipes corroded and greased
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
waxoyl black under vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under vehicle all covered in waxoyl black
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
10% imbalance on front service brakes
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
none standard wheels and tyres fitted at time of test 225-40-18
slight damage on n/s front door mirror glass but not affecting drivers view
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear wiper arm missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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V251 FMS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V251 FMS, 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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V251 FMS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1999.
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