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S942 NEF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,262 mi
Last recorded161,262 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 NEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 161,262 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 161,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r mudflap loose

Pass 3 Dec 2009 153,673 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 153,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 146,757 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 146,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 134,841 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 121,816 miles

Oil leak

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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S942 NEF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S942 NEF, 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 S942 NEF registered?

S942 NEF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S942 NEF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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