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T748 LAM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

262,054 mi
Last recorded262,054 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT748 LAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 262,054 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area very thin and starting to break away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater missing NS and OS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed sliding door will not shut (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant light flashing!

Engine cut out during test (multiple times)

Front and rear panel areas corroded

Front outer panel is missing

NS wing mirror has a temp repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (would advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehcile has all over corrosion, but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 257,199 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 253,136 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 253,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 249,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 246,551 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 246,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2013 241,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 237,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to underbody panels

Fail 10 Dec 2012 237,607 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surace corrosion to underbody panels

Pass 7 Dec 2011 229,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 229,541 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 211,961 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 211,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 192,546 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 175,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 2 Feb 2009 175,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 25 Feb 2008 160,834 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f steering has slight play.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 146,784 miles

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

O/S/F 195/70R15C VIKING 7-8-7 †O/S/R 195/70R15C VIKING 9-9-9 †N/S/R 195/70R15C JUPITER 7-8-7 †N/S/F 195/70R15C VIKING 7-7-7

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 134,553 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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T748 LAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T748 LAM, 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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T748 LAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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