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T498 OGB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

182,615 mi
Last recorded182,615 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 OGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 182,615 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 182,615 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 178,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f steering tie-rod

Fail 16 Aug 2013 178,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f steering tie-rod

unable to check emissions due to exhaust system

Pass 18 Aug 2012 170,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/f outer sill damaged and split

Fail 18 Aug 2012 170,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s/f brake disc corroded

n/s/f outer sill damaged and split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 162,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 154,815 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 154,815 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 146,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 143,732 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 143,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise chip to zone a

advise limited inspection to hand brake cables due to covering

Pass 20 Sep 2006 126,212 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 126,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side cv gaitor getting weak

Pass 14 Sep 2005 118,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 118,641 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T498 OGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T498 OGB, 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 T498 OGB registered?

T498 OGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T498 OGB safe to buy?

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