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T209 UUG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

243,212 mi
Last recorded243,212 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 UUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 243,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside to Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 243,164 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside to Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 234,599 miles

Corrosion some brake pipes

Oil leak

Some corrosion in non-prescribed areas

Surface corrosion in places

Fail 6 May 2016 234,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion some brake pipes

Oil leak

Some corrosion in non-prescribed areas

Surface corrosion in places

Pass 28 Apr 2015 225,409 miles

nearside rear tyre on tread wear indicators

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

offside front rackend has slight play

slight corrosion to various brke pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2015 225,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre on tread wear indicators

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

offside front rackend has slight play

slight corrosion to various brke pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2014 215,435 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 215,429 miles

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

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 206,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion some brake pipes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 9 May 2012 196,637 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 7 May 2011 185,435 miles

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

brake pipes greased

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 6 May 2011 185,429 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2010 173,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 167,417 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 152,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 152,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 146,201 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 146,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 146,166 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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T209 UUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T209 UUG, 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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T209 UUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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