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T831 JHK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT831 JHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,780 miles

Battery loose

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,780 miles

Battery loose

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 109,934 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 109,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 100,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Slight play in O/S Stering rack.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 100,974 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Slight play in O/S Stering rack.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,232 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 97,150 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,516 miles

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

o/s/door mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads low wear

Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,530 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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T831 JHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T831 JHK, 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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T831 JHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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