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T639 MNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,195 mi
Last recorded136,195 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT639 MNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,195 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 136,195 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 136,186 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 132,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 126,894 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 126,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 114,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,922 miles

n/s c/v gaiter sligh pinhole leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 106,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s c/v gaiter sligh pinhole leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 100,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,654 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 90,335 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 90,335 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's 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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f wing mirrior is cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,906 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,378 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 77,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,901 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear brake discs worn

os rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2006 71,880 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear brake discs worn

os rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight damage to windscreen

slight play os and ns front rack end

Pass 13 Sep 2005 62,200 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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T639 MNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T639 MNF, 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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T639 MNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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