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T275 UCG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

239,443 mi
Last recorded239,443 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 UCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 239,443 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 230,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack inner joint n/s/f

Pass 27 Apr 2015 220,752 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 212,035 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat belt anchor faulty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 202,026 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 193,469 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 184,685 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in n/s rack arm bush

Fail 3 May 2011 184,682 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in n/s rack arm bush

Pass 29 Apr 2010 175,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 166,225 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight bind o/s/r wheel

slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 May 2008 157,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 151,525 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 151,049 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 151,049 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 136,403 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 136,403 miles

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

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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T275 UCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T275 UCG, 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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T275 UCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T275 UCG safe to buy?

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