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S754 LBT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,963 mi
Last recorded215,963 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 LBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 215,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 214,642 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 214,642 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 211,839 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 211,830 miles

Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 203,168 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 203,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 195,897 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight smoke on tickover

Pass 30 Nov 2019 193,189 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 193,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 191,118 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 187,104 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 184,462 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 184,431 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 184,431 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 184,387 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 184,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 184,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 175,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 166,282 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 158,965 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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S754 LBT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S754 LBT, 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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S754 LBT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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