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T283 MGA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

243,568 mi
Last recorded243,568 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 MGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 243,568 miles

under body corrosion not affecting any testable items at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2018 239,290 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear cross member corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 239,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear cross member corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 235,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

slightly oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 228,922 miles

all brake pipes corroded

bodywork corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine has oil leak

floor and chassis rails corroded

inner sills corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 228,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

bodywork corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine has oil leak

floor and chassis rails corroded

inner sills corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 219,441 miles

exhaust front mounting missing

exhaust repaired with bandage

front pads low

metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

slight end float in steering wheel

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 28 Jun 2013 219,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front mounting missing

exhaust repaired with bandage

front pads low

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f flex pipe perrished

power steering belt loose

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

slight end float in steering wheel

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 16 Mar 2012 208,659 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 197,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 197,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 190,613 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 190,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2009 179,969 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play n/s track rod

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Fail 29 Apr 2009 179,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play n/s track rod

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,298 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 171,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 166,963 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Mar 2007 166,963 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2006 158,820 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 158,820 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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T283 MGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T283 MGA, 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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T283 MGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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