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S827 BBX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 BBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 56,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch, forward, abs (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of inner arch within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of inner arch within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, holed not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components & arms have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened 4 shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

manufacturer body covers obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,870 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 56,087 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,855 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,497 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,225 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,666 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,982 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,143 miles

blue lights on rear door flash with sidelights.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

blue lights on rear door flash with sidelights.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,758 miles

keep an eye on front brake pads can not see fully with wheel on.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,804 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,700 miles

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

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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S827 BBX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S827 BBX, 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 S827 BBX registered?

S827 BBX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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