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T353 DGB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,520 mi
Last recorded138,520 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 DGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 138,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 135,112 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,887 miles

General area of corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 130,887 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

General area of corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,662 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 122,662 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,234 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 118,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,217 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 114,217 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust smokes constantly when running but it is not dense

Pass 25 Jun 2011 120,015 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch/ sill end

Corrosion to offside & nearside front outer sills & door shuts

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2011 111,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch/ sill end

Corrosion to offside & nearside front outer sills & door shuts

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,239 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 106,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,272 miles

All brake pads low.

Offside number plate lamp dim.

Rear of nearside sill damaged

Slight lift in offside top swivel

Slight play in offside inner rack joint.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,740 miles

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

exhaust smokey

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,036 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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T353 DGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T353 DGB, 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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T353 DGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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