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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
all brake discs slightly corroded
corrosion in both front chassis legs
corrosion in both rear inner arches
corrosion in inner outer sills
corrosion in rear underside of vehicle
towbar corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
all brake discs slightly corroded
corrosion in both front chassis legs
corrosion in both rear inner arches
corrosion in inner outer sills
corrosion in rear underside of vehicle
towbar corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
nearside inner/ outer sills corroded
some general corrosion in rear underside of vehicle
towbar corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
nearside inner/ outer sills corroded
some general corrosion in rear underside of vehicle
towbar corroded
o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch closing panel corroded.
rear lower valance tow bar area corroded.o/s /n/s.
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside inner sill area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch closing panel corroded.
rear lower valance tow bar area corroded.o/s /n/s.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring anchorage areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s and n/s outer sills corroded.
o/s front tyre starting to crack.
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring anchorage areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s and n/s outer sills corroded.
o/s front tyre starting to crack.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor spring anchorage area,corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside head lamp adjuster worn and insecure.
nearside outer sill area corroded.
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor spring anchorage area,corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside head lamp adjuster worn and insecure.
nearside outer sill area corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
advanced corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch area.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
advanced corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch area.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))
advanced corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch rusty patchs
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded at front (2.4.A.3)
Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch rusty patchs
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge.
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Oil leak.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Seats removed at time of test
Rear tyres perishing.
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge.
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Oil leak.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear tyres perishing.
Undertrays fitted.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
side door insecure when open but secure when shut
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s steering arm has slight play
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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V816 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 V816 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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V816 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 December 1999.
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