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61,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust system deteriorated
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Glow plug light flashing on dash
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Additional non standard rear lights not all working
Glow plug light flashing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged from body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive small (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear service brake efforts low
wiper blades smeary
Additional lights fitted to rear, nearside of these are not working
Corrosion on offside rear chassis leg (just above top shock bolt)
Front brake hoses perished
Glow plug light flashing
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight play in offside inner steering arm
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside additional brake and indicator lights not working
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area
both front brake hose's slightly deteriorated/perished
coil light flashing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area heavily corroded, hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in both front steering rack arm joints
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in nearside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
slight play in both front steering arm inner joints
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
minor play in offside front steering arm
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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V389 HBK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V389 HBK, 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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V389 HBK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 1999.
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