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T787 YBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

276,875 mi
Last recorded276,875 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 276,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play within steering rack ends

Fail 17 Dec 2015 276,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play within steering rack ends

Pass 25 Nov 2014 263,135 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 262,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside of windcreen badly cracked but not effecting the view of the road

offside front and both rear tyres are cracking/deteriorating

smell of coolant in engine bay, possible leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 251,406 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 251,406 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 240,183 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 218,665 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 218,665 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 200,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 200,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 175,955 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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T787 YBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T787 YBL, 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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T787 YBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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