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T166 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,825 mi
Last recorded144,825 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 144,825 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 144,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 138,322 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 138,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 135,901 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 135,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 133,804 miles

Engine oil leaks to offside

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 133,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine oil leaks to offside

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 130,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 130,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 125,495 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 120,115 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s inner cv gaiter leaking???

Pass 3 Feb 2010 120,115 miles

o/s inner cv gaiter leaking???

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 115,379 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 115,376 miles

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 Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 108,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 100,675 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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T166 JLE 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 58.8%.

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 T166 JLE, 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 T166 JLE registered?

T166 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T166 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T166 JLE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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