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T270 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,162 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 123,790 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2013 123,779 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Accideent damage to front

Coolent level low

Exhaust clamp loose after cat

Front part of handbrake cable frayed

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seats removed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,428 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2012 109,428 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 91,651 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2011 91,611 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 66,071 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 65,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,318 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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T270 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T270 JLE, 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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T270 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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