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T588 APX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,609 mi
Last recorded173,609 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 APX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 173,609 miles

All 4 tyres have perishing on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 169,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres starting to perish

rear brakes weak

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2017 169,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres starting to perish

rear brakes weak

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 159,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded corroded at base (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Pass 7 Jul 2015 151,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 141,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,734 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 130,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,635 miles

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

rear footbrakes just in balance

Pass 5 Jul 2011 110,767 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 110,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 109,685 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 109,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,335 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 106,335 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 93,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,689 miles

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

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

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

drivers door stiff to open

Fail 29 Jun 2006 88,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

drivers door stiff to open

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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T588 APX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T588 APX, 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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T588 APX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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