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T40 YES

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,068 mi
Last recorded197,068 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 YES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 197,068 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering rack inner joints,offside rearbrake disc corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 196,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight play in both steering rack inner joints,offside rearbrake disc corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 188,547 miles

Oil leak

offside rear discs corroded on inner face, slight play in offside and nearside inner rack joints.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 188,495 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear discs corroded on inner face, slight play in offside and nearside inner rack joints.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 178,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside and nearside steering rack inner joints slight play, brake pad worning light on.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 178,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded, slight play on offside and nearside inner steering rack joints, nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, brake pad worning light on.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 168,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 158,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 152,459 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 141,946 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 136,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f side light bulb holder faulty

Pass 11 Oct 2008 136,427 miles

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

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

o/s/f side light bulb holder faulty

Pass 29 Nov 2007 126,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 116,750 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 116,749 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2005 102,544 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 102,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre in poor condition

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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T40 YES is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T40 YES, 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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T40 YES is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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