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226,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well/not with a P/A (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towbar removed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Spare wheel carrier corroding
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well/not with a P/A (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise renewal ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towbar removed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross section/tow hitch not fitted at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross section/tow hitch not fitted at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected hand brakle cable frayed (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ex corrodeing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ex corrodeing
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DEO 348 is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DEO 348, 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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DEO 348 is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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