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S869 HGC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,779 mi
Last recorded209,779 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 HGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 209,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sealant covers underside and brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2020 205,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 202,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Under body covered in under seal

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 198,628 miles

front to centre brake pipes covered in under seal

under body covered in under seal

Pass 4 Mar 2017 194,610 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes covered in under seal front to rear

offside rear brake pipe corroded

under body covered in under seal

Pass 12 Mar 2016 139,492 miles

rear coil springs compressed so coils contact each other

Fail 12 Mar 2016 139,491 miles

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

rear coil springs compressed so coils contact each other

Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,985 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front sill panel outer very rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2014 132,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front sill panel outer very rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2013 128,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 117,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 111,101 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Feb 2009 102,070 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 102,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,340 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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S869 HGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S869 HGC, 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 S869 HGC registered?

S869 HGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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