MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,841 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight blow middle exhaust
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close side (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer side wall damage
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close side (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer side wall damage
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside rear tyre perrishing
offside rear tyre perrishing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside rear tyre perrishing
offside rear tyre perrishing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate delaminating recomend replacement - vin plate missing?
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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T179 JDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 T179 JDB, 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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T179 JDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 1999.
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