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T565 HRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

237,897 mi
Last recorded237,897 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 HRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 237,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 237,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 225,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Handbrake cable incorrectly routed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

No reverse lights

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sliding door upper runner faulty

Steering rack rubber mountings wearing.

Unable to open rear doors due to bike rack

slight 2 major oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Apr 2017 225,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s over 200kg braking force higher then o/s when applying brakes. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Handbrake cable incorrectly routed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

No reverse lights

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sliding door upper runner faulty

Unable to open rear doors due to bike rack

slight 2 major oil leak from engine

steering rack rubber mounts worn

Pass 25 Apr 2016 209,090 miles

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

engine has oil leak

wiper rubber split at ends but clears screen

Fail 12 Apr 2016 208,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine has oil leak

wiper rubber split at ends but clears screen

Pass 27 May 2015 190,305 miles

Nearside and offside track rod inner joint wearing.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint wearing.

Offside front brake hose deteriorating.

Oil leak

Reversing light not working.

Rub from nearside rear brake.

Fail 21 May 2015 190,021 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside and offside track rod inner joint wearing.

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint wearing.

Offside front brake hose deteriorating.

Oil leak

Reversing light not working.

Rub from nearside rear brake.

Pass 6 May 2014 171,519 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2014 171,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2013 151,480 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 151,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front suspension anti roll bar bushes wearing.

Nearside wiper blade tearing and deteriorating.

Offside front suspension lower arm bushes wearing.

Pass 2 May 2012 140,670 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 140,670 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 125,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyre sizes different

front no. plate faded

offside door mirror cracked

offside door mirror cracked

offside rear coil spring upper body rubber missing

offside seat belt twisted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,998 miles

front and rear tyre sizes different

front no. plate faded

offside door mirror cracked

offside door mirror cracked

offside rear coil spring upper body rubber missing

offside seat belt twisted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 125,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 125,374 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 116,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 101,964 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 101,964 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,757 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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T565 HRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T565 HRP, 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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T565 HRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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