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S743 LCY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,204 mi
Last recorded136,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,204 miles

several areas of body and chassis on underside corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,043 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 116,408 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 109,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 101,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 95,451 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,867 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 84,814 miles

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

offside rear lense damaged

rear number plate

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,814 miles

offside rear lense damaged

rear number plate

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,728 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 80,686 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 76,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 70,314 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 64,509 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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S743 LCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S743 LCY, 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

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What year was S743 LCY registered?

S743 LCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S743 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S743 LCY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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