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T351 MBD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

293,995 mi
Last recorded293,995 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 MBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 293,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Offside Inner door handle missing

Fail 4 Jan 2018 293,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Offside Inner door handle missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 286,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 284,104 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2015 204,098 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked

play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 26 Jul 2014 279,307 miles

centre top windscreen damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2014 279,273 miles

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

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

centre top windscreen damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 271,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 271,601 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jul 2012 266,012 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 265,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 259,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 243,619 miles

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

slight fraying on offside front seatbelt

slight imbalance on parking brake

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2010 243,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

slight fraying on offside front seatbelt

slight imbalance on parking brake

various oil leaks

Fail 29 Jun 2009 223,995 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SILGHTLY PERISHED

FRONT NUMBRT PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 223,995 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SILGHTLY PERISHED

FRONT NUMBRT PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 193,531 miles

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK!

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

Fail 27 Jun 2008 193,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK!

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

Pass 13 Jun 2007 166,725 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 166,725 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

Pass 7 Jun 2006 143,201 miles

Both rear tyres slightly scuffed

Diesel Emissions were close to limit

Horn worked but needed to be pushed quite hard!! Needs attention!!!!

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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T351 MBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc 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 T351 MBD, 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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T351 MBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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