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T417 JHN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,434 mi
Last recorded150,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT417 JHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 150,434 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear inner sill has slight surface corrosion

rear brake discs are worn and scored

Pass 10 Jan 2017 143,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 143,964 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (ignition off) (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 136,168 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s door mirror slightly damaged, view to rear not impeded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 136,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s door mirror slightly damaged, view to rear not impeded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 129,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s obligatory mirror damaged, view to rear not impeaded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 129,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s obligatory mirror damaged, view to rear not impeaded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 123,422 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

nsr brake starting to bind

Fail 2 Jan 2014 123,422 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

nsr brake starting to bind

Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,129 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise deteriation n/s/f inner door handle

advise deteriation o/s/f inner door handle

advise power steering resevoir near min

Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,017 miles

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

Nearside 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise slight damage o/s/f door mirror case

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,287 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,778 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,762 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,575 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 79,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,636 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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T417 JHN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T417 JHN, 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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T417 JHN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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