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183,461 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected nut loose! (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged missing cover (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill. poor repair, weld not continuous (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged missing cover (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
n/s/f seat belt clip cover missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes underneath covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside&nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
blue smoke from exhaust at idle
service brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Emissions not tested due to insecure engine oil pipe (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure between front to rear brake pipe and load compensator (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded between front to rear brake pipe and load compensator (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
blue smoke from exhaust at idle
service brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
service brake effort only just met requirements
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ADJUSTMNT.
both sides rear brake discs are corroded and pitting
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides rear brake discs are corroded and pitting
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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V524 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 V524 FGE, 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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V524 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 October 1999.
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