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T485 EBD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,036 mi
Last recorded30,036 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 EBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 30,036 miles

All four tyres are cracking & perishing on their outer sidewalls

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,988 miles

All four tyres have cracking & perishing to their outer sidewalls

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,561 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 27,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,088 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,711 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 26,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,408 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 26,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,407 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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T485 EBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T485 EBD, 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 T485 EBD registered?

T485 EBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 May 1999.

Is T485 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T485 EBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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