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T761 ODT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,153 mi
Last recorded135,153 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT761 ODT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 135,153 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Hole inner inner sill caused by corrosion but not withing any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 135,153 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Hole inner inner sill caused by corrosion but not withing any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 133,998 miles

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

REAR WASHERS NOT SPRAYING

REAR WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 3 Sep 2018 133,810 miles

Offside Rear brake did not lock on handbrake test, no reserve travel of lever

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 133,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe at fuel tank burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes on the suspension arms corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery positive connection next to the battery doesn't have a ring terminal on the end of the wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake did not lock on handbrake test, no reserve travel of lever

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear reg plates faded (0.1 (b))

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,882 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 128,378 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 128,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 127,736 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 127,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 127,176 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 125,012 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 125,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 124,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,456 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 116,456 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 106,260 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2009 106,250 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2008 94,449 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2007 81,827 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 81,825 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 70,286 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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T761 ODT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T761 ODT, 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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T761 ODT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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