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T215 NMB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,142 mi
Last recorded80,142 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 NMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 80,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,800 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 78,800 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 78,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 72,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2013 62,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,339 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 53,971 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 53,971 miles

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 13 May 2009 49,033 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 49,033 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 44,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,900 miles

advise rear tyres

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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T215 NMB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T215 NMB, 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 T215 NMB registered?

T215 NMB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T215 NMB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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