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S826 UPP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,451 mi
Last recorded156,451 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 UPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 156,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 156,446 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 145,587 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 135,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 122,456 miles

anti-roll bar bushes show wear (no play)

both front brake flexi pipes perished (may need replacing soon)

both rear tyres perishing/side walls scuffed

exhaust heavily corroded(may need replacing soon)

front number plate cracked

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 4 Jan 2008 112,124 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 101,363 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 91,713 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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S826 UPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S826 UPP, 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 S826 UPP registered?

S826 UPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S826 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S826 UPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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