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196,833 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front c-v boot deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
2 rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front c-v boot deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres shouldering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear handbrake cable frayed
Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear handbrake cable frayed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/s head light image poor but visible
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
both front bottom ball joint rubbers split
centre exhaust flange clamp loose
front brake pad warning wire not connected
nail in nearside front tyre
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front inner cv boot split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres worn slightly on both edges
some perishing on outer sidewall of ns front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
both front tyres worn slightly on both edges
some perishing on outer sidewall of ns front tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front lower ball joint gaiters split
front side windows tinted
front tyres worn on edges
ns/r tyre side wall has a small split
slight play to n/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V455 RBP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.
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 V455 RBP, 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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V455 RBP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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