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A19 YYH

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,641 mi
Last recorded176,641 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 YYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 176,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rust to sills

Fail 7 Oct 2020 176,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rust to sills

Pass 10 May 2019 172,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

play in frt steering arms

rust to outersills

Fail 10 May 2019 172,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

play in frt steering arms

rust to outersills

Pass 30 Apr 2018 168,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod to steering rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod to steering rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 168,401 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 168,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 166,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on and engine has a miss-fire

nearside front and rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 5 Apr 2016 166,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 225/45/18 y (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on and engine has a miss-fire

nearside front and rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2014 162,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat fixing loose but seat is secure

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2014 162,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

chunk out of sidewall n/s/f tyre

drivers seat fixings are loose but seat not considered to be insecure

engine management light on

handbrake cable return spring broken

Fail 7 Aug 2013 152,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 152,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 145,611 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 139,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,759 miles

different profile tyres front to rear

slight play in front steering & suspension

Fail 13 Jul 2010 132,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 120,047 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 120,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 112,393 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 112,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 103,699 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 103,669 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 94,418 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A19 YYH is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 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 A19 YYH, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A19 YYH is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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