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126,007 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner steering arms play both
Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front bumper re enforcer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner steering arms play both
Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at joiner in middle of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake cable insecure Rubbing on top of exhaust silencer. (1.1.15 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at joiner in middle of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear brake pipes at middle of vehicle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both n/s upper side markers not working
front cross member/ radiator support corroded
front outriggers corroded
o/s/f brake disc dust cover missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
spring on hand brake centre cable missing
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
spring on hand brake centre cable missing
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounted with [chains and tie wraps]
slight imbalance front brakes
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounted with [chains and tie wraps]
slight imbalance front brakes
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
O/S/F Tyre cracked on sidewall.
Oil filler cap missing.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine damp with diesel, no apparent leak
nearside rear tyre cracking
rear brake effort low
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
surface cracks on o/s rear tyre
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DIG 8587 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 147,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DIG 8587, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DIG 8587 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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