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S658 BFC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Lpg 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,370 mi
Last recorded159,370 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 BFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 159,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside floor corroded and holed not within prescribed area

nearside rear door runners worn.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 159,370 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside floor corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2017 159,370 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch , beneath battery from inside engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch on underside of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 158,892 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 158,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 158,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 158,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 156,490 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 154,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 154,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 147,992 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 144,531 miles

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

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

small cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 142,455 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 138,869 miles

engine missfiring

Pass 3 Mar 2008 134,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 125,877 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 125,784 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 118,883 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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S658 BFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S658 BFC, 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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S658 BFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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