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T851 KPU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

244,415 mi
Last recorded244,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 KPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 244,415 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 229,339 miles

Central Hand Brake Cable corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 216,087 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 195,955 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 192,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 187,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 182,957 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 182,957 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 176,865 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 168,131 miles

AUX belt cracking.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 159,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 159,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 146,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 146,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 142,162 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 28 Jun 2007 142,162 miles

Front bumper insecure

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 4 Jul 2006 132,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 132,703 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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T851 KPU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T851 KPU, 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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T851 KPU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T851 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T851 KPU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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