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T337 SHR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,875 mi
Last recorded171,875 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT337 SHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2011 171,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both steering arms have slight play in knuckles

top column bush worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 171,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering arms have slight play in knuckles

top column bush worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 165,578 miles

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

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

General corrosion

Near and offside rackends

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 165,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

General corrosion

Near and offside rackends

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 156,122 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

brake anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated on corner

cv joints clicking on turns

nearside inner cv gaiter split

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread,no cords exposed

rear number plate damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2009 156,122 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

brake anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated on corner

nearside inner cv gaiter split

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread,no cords exposed

rear number plate damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2008 146,755 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2008 146,754 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2007 131,128 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 131,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 114,422 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 114,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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T337 SHR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T337 SHR, 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 T337 SHR registered?

T337 SHR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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