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S908 NBT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,180 mi
Last recorded197,180 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 NBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 197,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 197,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle drivers door (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 191,274 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear reg plate fading

Fail 5 Apr 2016 191,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear reg plate fading

Pass 30 Mar 2015 175,761 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 4 Oct 2013 166,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2012 159,948 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres have cuts in the side wall bead protector section

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 1 Oct 2012 159,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front and rear tyres have cuts in the side wall bead protector section

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 29 Sep 2011 151,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2011 148,354 miles

front and rear brake discs warn

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front pads low

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 28 Mar 2011 148,353 miles

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

front and rear brake discs warn

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front pads low

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2010 140,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear floors and chassis rails cororoded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

to low to rbt test

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Mar 2009 133,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

front and rear chassis rails light corrosion

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Mar 2008 124,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight end float in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 30 Mar 2007 113,517 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 113,501 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 105,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S908 NBT 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 70.6%.

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 S908 NBT, 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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S908 NBT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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