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1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,567 mi
Last recorded185,567 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 RSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 185,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 180,026 miles

245/45/17

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 180,026 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

245/45/17

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 175,560 miles

Oil leak ()

drivers seat welded in fixed position, runners removed.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 175,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat welded in fixed position, runners removed.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 171,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 171,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant level low

oil leak

oil level low

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 161,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers inner door panel missing time off test,possible break in pad warning wire

Pass 27 Aug 2014 145,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 133,518 miles

driver seat adjustment mechanism removed

front brake hoses perished

slight play in both steering arms

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 27 Aug 2013 133,409 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake hoses perished

slight play in both steering arms

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,542 miles

metal number plates fitted

nsf chilseat fitted

nsr childseat fitted

os track rod end cover perished

osr childseat fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2012 123,542 miles

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

metal number plates fitted

nsf chilseat fitted

nsr childseat fitted

os track rod end cover perished

osr childseat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 118,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 118,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 118,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blade ends split

offside rear lamp damaged

slight play to upper steering column

Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,551 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,938 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

offside front tyre worn close to limit

rear number plate backing faded slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,701 miles

slight damage nearside front

Pass 7 Jan 2008 79,664 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 60,408 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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T400 RSS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T400 RSS, 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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T400 RSS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T400 RSS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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