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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion throughout underside and components
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER SUPPORT ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Intermediate (both) near joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate (both) near joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate (both) near joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
both front outer steps some corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
both front outer steps some corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
side load door lower runner excessively corroded
side load door bottom roller worn away and adrift
Offside Front tyre is close to legal minimum and is wearing on inside edge
some corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded in places
some corrosion to underbody in places
some play in inner steering track rod knuckles
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre is close to legal minimum and is wearing on inside edge
some corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded in places
some corrosion to underbody in places
some play in inner steering track rod knuckles
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Evidence of rub markings from wheels on both front inner arches
Exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner sill damaged/holed
Offside headlamp lens chipped
Oil leak
Slight play in offside inner steering joint
Some wear in both front anti roll bar saddle bushes
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Evidence of rub markings from wheels on both front inner arches
Exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner sill damaged/holed
Offside headlamp lens chipped
Oil leak
Slight play in offside inner steering joint
Some wear in both front anti roll bar saddle bushes
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split slightly (may need attention soon)
offside rear tyre has a screw in its tread and tyre is soft (cannot remove valve cap to inflate tyre)
signs that offside rear brake disc has been getting hot
some ovality to rear offside brake disc during roller brake test
some wear in front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes
stonechip in offside headlight lens
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split slightly (may need attention soon)
offside rear tyre has a screw in its tread and tyre is soft (cannot remove valve cap to inflate tyre)
signs that offside rear brake disc has been getting hot
some freeplay on park brake lever
some wear in front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes
stonechip in offside headlight lens
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust downpipe may have had a mounting to front crossmember at sometime advise further check.
some deteriation both rear tyres
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
exhaust downpipe may have had a mounting to front crossmember at sometime advise further check.
some deteriation both rear tyres
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V406 DDY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 V406 DDY, 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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V406 DDY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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