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Both outer sills corroded and holed
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Both outer sills corroded and holed
Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Both outer sills holed & corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Both outer sills holed & corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Body corrosion & holed, Sills and wheel arches
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear & Both front pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body corrosion & holed, Sills and wheel arches
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear & Both front pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight chip in windscreen
slight corrosion around sill/s and inner arch/s
slight corrosion on brake pipe/s
slight perishing on steering rack gaiter/s
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
slight corrosion on and around outer sills
slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20"+24" (3.4 (b) (ii))
slight corrosion on and around outer sills
slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Washers weak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Wipers noisy
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Wipers noisy
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
damage to n/s sill
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage to n/s sill
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pad wear indicaters broken
n/s rear tyre deteriorating
slight wear in d bushes
wipers poor
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pad wear indicaters broken
n/s rear tyre deteriorating
slight wear in d bushes
wipers poor
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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V479 RNP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 V479 RNP, 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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V479 RNP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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