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T432 TAV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,395 mi
Last recorded161,395 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT432 TAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 161,395 miles

n/s front tyre tread depth very low on outer edge

wheel arches corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2011

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s front tyre tread depth very low on outer edge

wheel arches corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 157,385 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 16 Jul 2010 157,385 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 16 Jul 2009 151,178 miles

ADVISE; Long parking brake travel.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 144,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 133,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 125,326 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 125,317 miles

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

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

long travel on hand brake lever

near side rear light lens cracked

off side front lower arm outer swivel has play near to the limit in it.

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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T432 TAV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T432 TAV, 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 T432 TAV registered?

T432 TAV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T432 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T432 TAV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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