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T81 MLL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,073 mi
Last recorded138,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 138,073 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2017 138,072 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,563 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 122,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 109,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 105,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 105,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 88,183 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 88,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,581 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 82,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres very close to lowest legal limit

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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T81 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T81 MLL, 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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T81 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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