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T686 EGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

380,201 mi
Last recorded380,201 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT686 EGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 380,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 378,383 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 375,718 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 375,715 miles

Nearside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O.S.R FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 373,307 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 373,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 320,104 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 320,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 258,937 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 258,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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T686 EGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T686 EGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T686 EGT registered?

T686 EGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T686 EGT safe to buy?

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