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T179 JDB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,841 mi
Last recorded199,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 JDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 199,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 199,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 198,910 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight blow middle exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2020 196,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 192,304 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 184,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 182,706 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 182,693 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 178,811 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 178,788 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 174,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 171,553 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 171,552 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 167,559 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 9 Jul 2012 167,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 161,839 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 161,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 156,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 149,926 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 149,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 143,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 137,611 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 137,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate delaminating recomend replacement - vin plate missing?

Pass 5 Jul 2006 130,548 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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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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