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T234 JDB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 JDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,895 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 113,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Wiper blades getting worn

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,504 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,514 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 101,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,235 miles

inner face pitted n/s & o/s/r brake discs

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner face pitted n/s & o/s/r brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,528 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 79,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,355 miles

suggest rear load sensing valve freeing off

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 64,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,263 miles

o/s/r tyre very poor (cuts in tread)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 61,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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T234 JDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T234 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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T234 JDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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