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S689 FAJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Turquoise Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,109 mi
Last recorded152,109 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 FAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 152,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust has minor leak

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2023 152,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust has minor leak

under body has surface corrosion

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 150,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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S689 FAJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Turquoise with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S689 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S689 FAJ?

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What year was S689 FAJ registered?

S689 FAJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S689 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S689 FAJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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