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S857 HGU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,318 mi
Last recorded141,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 141,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 141,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 139,876 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 137,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 135,547 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 132,342 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 126,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 120,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,898 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,785 miles

damage to offside front wheel

exhaust blow from cat

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside door mirror security

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

scratches to windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2010 101,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to offside front wheel

exhaust blow from cat

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside door mirror security

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

scratches to windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2008 97,304 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 97,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSF cv gaiter perished

Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,603 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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S857 HGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S857 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S857 HGU registered?

S857 HGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S857 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S857 HGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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