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T891 VHT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,505 mi
Last recorded228,505 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 VHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 228,505 miles

o/s/f pads low

Fail 17 Nov 2017 228,505 miles

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f inner cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Emissions not tested due to no tailpipe available (rear box snapped off ) (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box snapped off (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Steering rack gaiter split n/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split o/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f top b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f pads low

rear load sensing valve linkage stiff

Pass 31 Aug 2016 218,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 218,824 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 209,978 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 209,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lens covers dirty & bulbs badly deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 200,795 miles

Batter loose not likely to fall over

Centre exhaust bracket missing still adequatley supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside loading door difficult to open

Nearside seatbelt lock covers missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil pressure lamp flashing customer happy to continue with test

Fail 16 Aug 2014 200,795 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Batter loose not likely to fall over

Centre exhaust bracket missing still adequatley supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside loading door difficult to open

Nearside seatbelt lock covers missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil pressure lamp flashing customer happy to continue with test

Pass 7 Mar 2013 183,440 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 183,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR lamp lens cracked

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 170,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s anti roll bar link bushes worn

o/s/f c.v gator perished

Fail 24 Feb 2012 170,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s anti roll bar link bushes worn

o/s/f c.v gator perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 158,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 158,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f track rod end dust cover split

rear pads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 153,853 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 153,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot split

n/s/f seat belt reciever plastic cover missing

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

o/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 145,881 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 134,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 119,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 79,984 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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T891 VHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T891 VHT, 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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T891 VHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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