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T477 VFL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

271,335 mi
Last recorded271,335 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT477 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 271,335 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 262,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear foot brake low

rear cross member corroded

sliding door step holed

Fail 23 Sep 2022 262,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear foot brake low

rear cross member corroded

sliding door step holed

Pass 3 Sep 2021 257,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers step/inner sill corroded

rear crossmember/panel corroded

sliding door step holed

Fail 1 Sep 2021 257,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers step/inner sill corroded

rear crossmember/panel corroded

sliding door step holed

Pass 21 Aug 2020 251,450 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber perished , rear bumper bar corroded, osf bottom joint dust cover split

Fail 21 Aug 2020 251,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber perished , rear bumper bar corroded, osf bottom joint dust cover split

Pass 8 Aug 2019 244,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front inner wings small hole not prescribed area, rear brake pipes slightly corroded,

Pass 28 Aug 2018 240,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 235,895 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 232,577 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion front to rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 228,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 219,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 210,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 194,087 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 177,699 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 177,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both number plates slightly incorrectly spaced but still legible

OSF seat belt slightly damaged

Suspension appears to have been lowered which would affect headlight aim and load sensing valve

Pass 26 Jul 2010 162,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 143,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front arches starting to corrode

both rear discs lipped and corroded

evidence of coolant leak down front of engine

front number plate cracked and starting to seperate

hand brake cables starting to wear the outter cable

near side sliding door damaged

off side front head light aim close to bottom limit

oil level not regeresting requires 2.5 litres to put it on min to carry out test

rear number plate starting to seperate and characters are starting to deform still readable

rear wiper blade split and smeering

Pass 29 Jul 2009 143,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front arches starting to corrode

both rear discs lipped and corroded

evidence of coolant leak down front of engine

front number plate cracked and starting to seperate

hand brake cables starting to wear the outter cable

near side sliding door damaged

off side front head light aim close to bottom limit

oil level not regeresting requires 2.5 litres to put it on min to carry out test

rear number plate starting to seperate and characters are starting to deform still readable

rear wiper blade split and smeering

Pass 30 Jul 2008 131,147 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 131,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 107,474 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 107,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 94,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 94,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 84,398 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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T477 VFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T477 VFL, 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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T477 VFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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