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T701 JDB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,456 mi
Last recorded141,456 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 JDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 141,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 138,689 miles

N/S Front Inner Drive Shaft Boot Split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2011 138,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

N/S Front Inner Drive Shaft Boot Split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S Reat Brake Disc Rusted

O/S Rear Brake Disc Srsted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 132,948 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs pitted pads getting low

Fail 23 Jun 2010 132,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs pitted pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2009 123,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 114,775 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 110,092 miles

Advise †Windscreen washers poor

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 89,286 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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T701 JDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T701 JDB, 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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T701 JDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T701 JDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T701 JDB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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