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T201 ASM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,205 mi
Last recorded178,205 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 ASM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 178,205 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 163,958 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 163,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre is down to 1.6 mm

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

o/s/f drive shaft inner cv loosing grease

Pass 19 May 2008 152,176 miles

exhaust front pipe heatguard loose

n/side lower steering swivel gaiter split

o/side front disc pads almost on wear limit, rec replacement

oil leak on o/side of engine unit, getting onto suspension and wheel,possibly from, o/side driveshaft extension case seal, recommend inspection

slight movement in upper steering cloumn

surface corrosion starting on rear steel brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2008 152,064 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust front pipe heatguard loose

n/side lower steering swivel gaiter split

o/side front disc pads almost on wear limit, rec replacement

oil leak on o/side of engine unit, getting onto suspension and wheel,possibly from, o/side driveshaft extension case seal, recommend inspection

slight movement in upper steering cloumn

surface corrosion starting on rear steel brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2007 139,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 124,187 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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T201 ASM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T201 ASM, 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 T201 ASM registered?

T201 ASM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T201 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T201 ASM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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