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T590 PNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

269,595 mi
Last recorded269,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 PNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 269,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 261,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 131,460 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 131,315 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,202 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 97,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 240,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 240,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 221,830 miles

nearside front fleible brake hose begining to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2008 217,696 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 217,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 194,290 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 194,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 193,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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T590 PNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T590 PNF, 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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T590 PNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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