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T902 TGC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

231,161 mi
Last recorded231,161 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT902 TGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 231,161 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 230,738 miles

Advise brake check

Advise coolant hose to top of radiator not secure.

Advise near side front rack end has play.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 230,732 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Advise brake check

Advise coolant hose to top of radiator not secure.

Advise near side front rack end has play.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 222,354 miles

Brake & clutch pedal anti slip worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various oil leaks

Pass 19 Dec 2013 214,573 miles

Brake pedal antislip worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEAVY OIL LEAk

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 214,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal antislip worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEAVY OIL LEAk

OIL LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 204,229 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 204,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 190,481 miles

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

both wiper blades worn

brake & clutdh pedal antislip worn

front number plate deteriorated

offside rear disc corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 190,442 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake & cluch pedal antislip worn

front numer plate deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2010 174,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2010 174,881 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 166,427 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dash warning light on

Fail 7 Nov 2008 166,273 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dash warning light on

Pass 9 Nov 2007 156,972 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 156,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 149,552 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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T902 TGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T902 TGC, 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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T902 TGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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