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S849 HGU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,513 mi
Last recorded107,513 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 107,513 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight noise on rotation,, recommend check (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

advise, bonnet handle, pair of grips on cable

advise, footbrake pedal travel

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front/centre exhaust system, slightly corroded

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present,, recommend attention

o/s wiper rubber split on end,, recommend replace

rev counter not working correctly

Fail 5 May 2017 107,513 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight noise on rotation,, recommend check (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

advise, bonnet handle, pair of grips on cable

advise, footbrake pedal travel

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front/centre exhaust system, slightly corroded

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded, not within 30cm of any load bearing point at present,, recommend attention

o/s wiper rubber split on end,, recommend replace

rev counter not working correctly

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,812 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front end links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise, bonnet handle, pair of grips

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded, recommend attention

n/s/f tyre under inflated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2016 100,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front end links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise, bonnet handle, pair of grips

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f outer sill panel corroded, recommend attention

n/s/f tyre under inflated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,647 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 95,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

nearside front door sill outer panel corroded,,, recommend attention

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear shock absorber top mounting point, recommend check

slight wear/play in steering rack

Fail 21 May 2014 90,861 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

nearside front door sill outer panel corroded,,, recommend attention

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear shock absorber top mounting point, recommend check

slight wear/play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2013 188,744 miles

center exhaust repaired

see refusal certificate

Fail 22 May 2013 187,991 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill

offside wing mirror damaged temp glass fitted

power steering belt loose requires adjustment

Pass 2 May 2012 165,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion/repairs to nearside outer sill

Pass 17 May 2011 43,865 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 143,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 128,863 miles

Exhaust baffles rattle

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

Front anti roll bar bushes all worn slightly

Fail 20 May 2010 128,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust baffles rattle

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

Front anti roll bar bushes all worn slightly

Pass 23 May 2009 116,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 108,258 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 95,780 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 95,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

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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S849 HGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S849 HGU, 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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S849 HGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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