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S734 PGB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,861 mi
Last recorded209,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 PGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 209,861 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 209,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

exhaust blown

Pass 17 Jan 2018 205,065 miles

Front both front headlamps damaged temporary repairs

Pass 19 Jan 2017 202,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 196,726 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 182,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 30 Dec 2013 173,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 157,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 157,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 148,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 133,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 106,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 106,896 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 91,857 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 91,857 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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S734 PGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S734 PGB, 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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What year was S734 PGB registered?

S734 PGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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