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T406 VVX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

258,322 mi
Last recorded258,322 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT406 VVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 258,322 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers side [left hand drive vehicle] (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 258,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear wish bone (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers side [left hand drive vehicle] (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 239,461 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 239,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded foremost hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded foremost hose (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 232,726 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 232,726 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 227,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 219,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 205,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 205,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 202,363 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 190,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 166,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 166,545 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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T406 VVX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T406 VVX, 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 T406 VVX registered?

T406 VVX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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