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ExpiredMileage
248,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front brake pipes corroded
Both front chassis legs corroded
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Both sills corroded
Engine has oil leak
Offside front brake hose perished
Play in both front antiroll bar bushes
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine has oil leak
Both front brake pipes corroded
Both front chassis legs corroded
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Both sills corroded
Offside front brake hose perished
Play in both front antiroll bar bushes
Front wishbone rear bushs perishing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nsf brake pipe corroding
osf brake pipe corroding
Front wishbone rear bushs perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
nsf brake pipe corroding
osf brake pipe corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
os seat belt fraying
osf shock absorber starting to leak
rear light lense cracked
Engine oil leak
o/s/r light cluster holed.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak
o/s/r light cluster holed.
Brake pad warning lamp on dash board
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wear
offside front tyre wear
steering arms has slight play (both front)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pad warning lamp on dash board
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wear
offside front tyre wear
steering arms has slight play (both front)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
brake warning light on
o/s/r bumper has a sharp edge
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
brake warning light on
o/s/r bumper has a sharp edge
o/s handbrake lever not returning to stop
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s steering track rod slight play
o/s/r bumper damaged
rear brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Inner 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 missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s handbrake lever not returning to stop
o/s steering track rod slight play
o/s/r bumper damaged
rear brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
middle and rear exhaust in poor condition
play front d bar bushes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight engine oil leak
drivers seatbelt in poor condition
engine leaking oil
handbrake cable fraying
pad sensor warning light on dash
slight play steering rack bushes
engine oil leak
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V778 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 V778 VVV, 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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V778 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.
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