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T971 NEG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 NEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 78,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose n/s tank strap insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering reservoir insecure

rear body floor corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear chassis is lightly corroded

Rear floor has heavy corrosion on or near chassis

Fail 5 Dec 2018 78,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear chassis is lightly corroded

Rear floor has heavy corrosion on or near chassis

Fail 29 Nov 2018 78,489 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank strap loose

Hydraulic floor panels corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,973 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear central loading bed very corroded and holed but is separated from main chassis

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brakes (3.5.1i)

no. plate lights dull

Fail 21 Oct 2017 77,973 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear central loading bed very corroded and holed but is separated from main chassis

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brakes (3.5.1i)

no. plate lights dull

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,972 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported centre between body and back (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rears (3) (3.6.B.2c)

Central hand brake cable pulleys seized

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

rear moveable loading bed is very corroded and holed but is separate from chassis

slight free play in n/s and o/s inner rack knuckles

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 May 2011 59,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

O/S/F tyre wall chunk missing

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,529 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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T971 NEG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T971 NEG, 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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T971 NEG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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