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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers step area holed \ corroded.... area marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on sidewall 1957015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished 1957015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front wipers smearing screen
Front x2 brake flexis perishing
Front x2 brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front brake pad wiring broken
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1st row behind drivers seat ()
Offside Rear floor support underneath vehicle corroded/deteriated
Rear at bumper area corroded/holed
brake pad warning light on dash
covers fitted
front and rear suspension corroded
oil leak
sills corroded
spare tyre low tread
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front wipers smearing screen
Front x2 brake flexis perishing
Front x2 brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front brake pad wiring broken
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1st row behind drivers seat ()
Offside Rear floor support underneath vehicle corroded/deteriated
Rear at bumper area corroded/holed
brake pad warning light on dash
covers fitted
front and rear suspension corroded
oil leak
sills corroded
spare tyre low tread
1x front to rear brake pipe corroding
Front x2 brake flexis perished
Front x2 brake pipes corroding
Front x2 wipers torn
Nearside Front Outer c.v boot insecure/deteriated at parts
Nearside Front brake pad wiring not attached
Offside Rear shock absorber slight dampness
Rear seat bases/strength bar underneath corroded
brake pad warning light on
oil leak
vehicle underneath including suspension corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear compensator bottom pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Offside Rear seat frame underneath corroded
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
brake pad warning light on
covers fitted
front brake flexis perished
o/s/f sidelight dull
oil leak
various suspension /steering components corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear compensator top pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken (7.1.1)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear compensator bottom pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Offside Rear seat frame underneath corroded
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
brake pad warning light on
covers fitted
front brake flexis perished
o/s/f sidelight dull
oil leak
various suspension /steering components corroded
1x front to rear brake pipe at tank badly corroded
Front tyres low,perished,worn edges
Front x2 brake flexis perished
Front x2 brake pipes flexi to caliper corroded
Nearside Front brake pad wiring damaged
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding
Nearside Rear tyre low,worn outer edge
Offside Rear seat frame underneath corroded
brake pad warning light on
covers fitted
oil leak
various steering/suspension components corroded
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front part (3.5.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1x front to rear brake pipe at tank badly corroded
Front tyres low,perished,worn edges
Front x2 brake flexis perished
Front x2 brake pipes flexi to caliper corroded
Nearside Front brake pad wiring damaged
Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding
Nearside Rear tyre low,worn outer edge
Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear seat frame underneath corroded
brake pad warning light on
covers fitted
oil leak
various steering/suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres side walls worn but cord not exposed
both wiper blades deteriorated at the ends but still clearing screen
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres side walls worn but cord not exposed
both wiper blades deteriorated at the ends but still clearing screen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pad warning lamp remains on.Brake pad wiring damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pad warning lamp remains on.Brake pad wiring damaged
gearbox/subframe damp
both front brake flexis perishing
both front flexi to caliper brake pipes corroding
both rear brake pipes corroding
brake pad warning light on
nearside front brake pad warning light wiring damaged
offside rear rear seat mounting frame underneath corroded
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front brake flexis perishing
both front flexi to caliper brake pipes corroding
both rear brake pipes corroding
brake pad warning light on
gearbox/subframe damp
nearside front brake pad warning light wiring damaged
offside rear rear seat mounting frame underneath corroded
windscreen chipped
both front brake hoses slight perished
both front brake pipes corroding
engine damp
front brakes imbalance
gearbox damp
nearside front wsaher jet partial blocked
offside rear brake pipe corroding
rear brake discs corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake hoses slight perished
both front brake pipes corroding
engine damp
front brakes imbalance
gearbox damp
nearside front wsaher jet partial blocked
offside rear brake pipe corroding
rear brake discs corroding
both front brake flexis perished
both front wipers torn
brake pad warning light on dash
exhaust hangers thin
nearside front brake pad warning light wiring broken
nearside front washer partiaully chocked
offside rear brake pad wiring not attached
rear discs corroded
subframe/engine damp
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front brake flexis perished
both front wipers torn
brake pad warning light on dash
exhaust hangers thin
nearside front brake pad warning light wiring broken
nearside front washer partiaully chocked
offside rear brake pad wiring not attached
rear discs corroded
subframe/engine damp
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front brake flexi hoses slightly corroded
both rear tyres perished on sidewall
brake pads warning light on dash
front windscreen chipped
nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken
nearside front brake pipe corroded
noise from power steering pump
offside front wiper torn
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
oil leak at engine and gearbox
rear brake discs corroded
both front brake flexi hoses slightly corroded
both rear tyres perished on sidewall
brake pads warning light on dash
front windscreen chipped
nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken
nearside front brake pipe corroded
noise from power steering pump
offside front wiper torn
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
oil leak at engine and gearbox
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear tyres slightly perished on side wall
brake warning light on dash
engine covered oil
nearside front brake pads sensor wire broken
offside front suspension arm ball joint boot split
offside rear brake pads sensor not fitted
rear wiper torn
rear wiper torn
both rear tyres slightly perished on side wall
brake warning light on dash
engine covered oil
nearside front brake pads sensor wire broken
offside front suspension arm ball joint boot split
offside rear brake pads sensor not fitted
both front tyres ,low tread
brake warning light on dash
hand brake return spring ineffective
nearside front brake pad sensor wires broken
offside front lower ball joint boot split
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres ,low tread
brake warning light on dash
hand brake return spring ineffective
nearside front brake pad sensor wires broken
offside front lower ball joint boot split
brake pad warning lamp on
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning lamp on
brake warning light on dash
nearside front pad sensor wire broken
offsie front lower ball joint boot split
rear wiper torn
slight leak at power steering rack
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake warning light on dash
nearside front pad sensor wire broken
offsie front lower ball joint boot split
rear wiper torn
slight leak at power steering rack
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V637 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
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 V637 EWJ, 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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V637 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 1999.
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