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T452 WGJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

230,921 mi
Last recorded230,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT452 WGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 230,921 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 228,439 miles

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2016 228,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2014 227,396 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 227,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 223,614 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Aug 2012 222,053 miles

rear number plate

slight play offside trackrod end

Pass 10 Nov 2011 217,342 miles

some wear in steering rack and brake discs. o/s mirror damaged.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 217,342 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

some wear in steering rack and brake discs. o/s mirror damaged.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 216,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 208,150 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 208,118 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 197,665 miles

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

Nearsidr suspension balljoint noisy and may be siezing.

Rear brake discs rusty

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Apr 2009 197,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2007 187,322 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 180,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 180,853 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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T452 WGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T452 WGJ, 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 T452 WGJ registered?

T452 WGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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