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T862 EJB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,161 mi
Last recorded172,161 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 EJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 172,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 163,669 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 156,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 156,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 148,573 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2015 148,573 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2014 142,114 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 142,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 136,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 136,218 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 130,322 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 130,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear mudflap insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2011 123,490 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 123,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,503 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 120,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 115,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 107,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 107,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,168 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 76,624 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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T862 EJB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 T862 EJB, 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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T862 EJB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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