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handbrake [ central ] rod corroded
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
handbrake [ central ] rod corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front and Rear under carriage has general corrosion
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper parking rod corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper parking rod corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear upper parking lever rod has corrosion
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear upper parking lever rod has corrosion
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside outer sill panel corroded
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
NSF Passengers seat has slight movement
Nail in offside rear tyre
NSF Passengers seat has slight movement
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
advice exhaust system
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advice front brake deiscs
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise engine idle/tick over (rough)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
advise near side wiper
advise security of near side front seat
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
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V588 MKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc petrol 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 V588 MKE, 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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V588 MKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 1999.
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