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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust shield has part not fixed
Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dashboard in car (4.11 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure under dashboard in car (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached o/s, more investigation may be needed (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, o/s more so but no excessive movement seen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner wheel arches corroded
Rear crossmember/tow eye corroded
Rear o/s and n/s brake back plates corroded
Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s washer could be improved (3.4 (b) (i))
n/s mid/front floor/box section corroded, inner/outer sill/sill lip corroded
sticker imposing on driver's view o/s close to limit
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dashboard in car (4.11 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure under dashboard in car (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached o/s, more investigation may be needed (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, o/s more so but no excessive movement seen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside inner/outer sill/sill lip corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner wheel arches corroded
Rear crossmember/tow eye corroded
Rear o/s and n/s brake back plates corroded
Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s washer could be improved (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust shield has part not fixed
n/s mid/front floor/box section corroded, inner/outer sill/sill lip corroded
sticker imposing on driver's view o/s close to limit
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside inner sill has numerous repairs
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from caliper to flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive 1 from turbo feed pipe!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
steering rack mounting bushes heavily perished and cracking, not yet resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside inner sill has numerous repairs
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from caliper to flexi (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive 1 from turbo feed pipe!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
steering rack mounting bushes heavily perished and cracking, not yet resulting in excessive movement
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
aux belt frayed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under van (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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V581 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 V581 UVV, 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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V581 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 1999.
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