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T714 JDB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

248,217 mi
Last recorded248,217 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT714 JDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 248,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front shock absorber casings corroded.both sides.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining,soon need changing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 248,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 245,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 245,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 241,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 234,061 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 227,732 miles

body has slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front inner steering rack joint has play

offside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear bumper support corroded but is not considered structural

structure has slight corrosion

Fail 10 May 2018 227,728 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

body has slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front inner steering rack joint has play

offside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear bumper support corroded but is not considered structural

structure has slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2017 219,935 miles

body has slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front inner steering rack joint has play

offside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear bumper support corroded but is not considered structural

structure has slight corrosion

Fail 9 May 2017 219,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

body has slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front inner steering rack joint has play

offside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear bumper support corroded but is not considered structural

structure has slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 213,563 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 206,341 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes slight play

both front anti roll bar links slight play

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 199,713 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 191,862 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 191,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2012 183,783 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 183,783 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 174,779 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 166,323 miles

engine management light on at time of test , exhaust smokey at idle , slight cracking in front brake flexi' hoses , rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 156,367 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 156,367 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 148,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 138,046 miles

Front undertray fitted restricting view of fuel system & steering components

Fail 10 May 2007 138,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front undertray fitted restricting view of engine fuel system & ateering components

Please note Emission values may change once exhaust system repaired

advise front exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 13 May 2006 132,668 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

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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T714 JDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T714 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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T714 JDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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