MOT Status
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213,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken red spring coil over (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All bushes starting to perish
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake cable damaged front handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear seat belt clasp not accessible
Offside Headlamp dip beam dim
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Too tinted especially in dark conditions (3.2 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear seat belt clasp not accessible
Offside Headlamp dip beam dim
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Too tinted especially in dark conditions (3.2 (b) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front as marked (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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 Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
possible drivers air bag missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pump area slightly damp
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front 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)
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
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V637 XJV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XJV, 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 XJV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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