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T977 DNN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,268 mi
Last recorded167,268 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 DNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 167,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape ( flat spot) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 166,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 160,547 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 156,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 151,162 miles

Nearside Front slight play

Offside Rear brake slight binding pads on low side

oil light flashing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 151,090 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable to hand brake lever (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front slight play

Offside Rear brake slight binding pads on low side

oil light flashing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 143,688 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil light flashes when car is started

Fail 24 Sep 2015 143,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 501 (1.1.C.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil light flashes when car is started

Pass 3 Oct 2014 135,514 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 135,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 125,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil level low

Oil light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,499 miles

Battery Light on

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

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

Oil Light flashing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear Tyre perished & wearing low on inner & outer shoulders of tread

offside rear Brake Disc corroded

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres side walls in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,643 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall poor perished

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,225 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 89,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,294 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,990 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

left rear tyre has slight flat spot. vehicle shows signs of standing for a period of time.

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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T977 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T977 DNN, 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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T977 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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