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T743 KGB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

232,688 mi
Last recorded232,688 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 KGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 232,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 227,469 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 222,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Floor not fully secure SLIGHTLY CORRODED SLIGHTLY (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside SIDE SILL CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED SLIGHTLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 212,558 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 202,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 197,940 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 197,939 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure & Aim low (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp insecure & Aim low (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar locking device missing x2 Nuts (6.6.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure Wiring (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 193,943 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 185,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 185,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 177,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 170,942 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 170,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 162,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both out sills in poor condition

n/s front inner drive boot split

rear wipers worn

Fail 30 Jun 2011 162,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both outer sills in poor condition

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

rear wipers worn

Pass 5 May 2010 150,805 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 5 May 2010 150,805 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 135,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 120,693 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 113,452 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 113,452 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2006 108,173 miles

advise replacment of both rear tyers advise replacement of left wiper blade

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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T743 KGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T743 KGB, 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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T743 KGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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