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T479 FWR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,425 mi
Last recorded183,425 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 FWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 183,425 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 183,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 162,161 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

centre handbrake cable slightly frayed

front wiper blade rubbers worn

near side front tyre nearing 1.6mm tread depth limits

pin hole in off side front outer c.v gaiter

Fail 9 Jul 2007 162,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hoses perished

centre handbrake cable slightly frayed

near side front tyre nearing 1.6mm tread depth limits

pin hole in off side front outer c.v gaiter

ront wiper blade rubbers worn

Pass 11 Jul 2006 147,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 131,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T479 FWR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T479 FWR, 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 T479 FWR registered?

T479 FWR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T479 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T479 FWR shows 6 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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