MOT Status
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223,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
n/s brake hoses split
n/s brake hoses split middle 1 oil leak
n/s/f outer c.v gaitor split
n/s/f upper arm ball joint dust cover split
n/s/r tyer low outer edge
o/s/f c.v inner gaitor split
o/s/f steering rack gaitor split
o/s/f wheel has play
very bad oil leak under vehicle
water leak housing thermostat
bad oilleak from engine under vehcle
brake pad warning lamp on dash
n/s/brake hoses split middle 1 oil leak
n/s/f upper arm ball joint dust cover split
n/s/r tyre low outer edge
no brake servo n/w
o/s.f wheel has play in it
o/s/f door does not open from out side or inside
o/s/f inner c.v gaitor split and n/s/f outer c.v gaitor split
o/s/f steering rack gaitor split
water leak housing thermostat
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad(s) wear warning lamp staying on
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad(s) wear warning lamp staying on
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pad warning light on wire broken
nearside and offside sill damaged
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside 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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pad warning light on wire broken
brake pedal rubber worn
engine noisy
exhaust noisy and rattling
nearside and offside sill damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light on
exhaust corroded and deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning light on
exhaust corroded and deteriorated
brake warning light on
exhaust repaired
brake warning light showing on dash
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)
brake warning light showing on dash
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front exhaust mount broken
nearside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front exhaust mount broken
nearside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine smoking slightly [ blue smoke ]
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
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V53 EVO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 V53 EVO, 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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V53 EVO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.
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