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T458 SGR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,075 mi
Last recorded171,075 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT458 SGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 171,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 171,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 160,727 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 160,727 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 151,583 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 151,583 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot 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.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 142,297 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 142,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 127,600 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 127,600 miles

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

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

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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T458 SGR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T458 SGR, 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 T458 SGR registered?

T458 SGR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T458 SGR safe to buy?

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