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T476 WGJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,446 mi
Last recorded181,446 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 WGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 181,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer brake hose ferrule near limit of corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

getting rusty in places underneath

rear hand brake cable nipples getting corroded

several brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 25 Apr 2017 181,446 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake cable section (3.5.1b)

Fuel hose leaking leak off pipes in engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near spring top seat area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting disconnected (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer brake hose ferrule near limit of corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

getting rusty in places underneath

rear hand brake cable nipples getting corroded

several brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 14 Apr 2016 178,256 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front section of hand brake cable getting corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slightly rusty in places underneath

some exhaust mountings poor

some rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules getting corroded

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Fail 14 Apr 2016 178,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front section of hand brake cable getting corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

power steering belt loose

slightly rusty in places underneath

some exhaust mountings poor

some rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules getting corroded

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2015 176,577 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 May 2015 176,576 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 173,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front seat swievel pins are worn

Fail 8 May 2014 173,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front seat swievel pins are worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 169,771 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 169,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 161,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 161,817 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 154,320 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 154,313 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 May 2011 154,268 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 150,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rack ball ends have movement

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 143,841 miles

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

Service indicator on.

Slight play both track rods.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 143,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service indicator on.

Slight play both track rods.

Batt light on.

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

Oil pressure light flashing.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 137,139 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 137,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 125,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 112,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T476 WGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T476 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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T476 WGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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