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T980 LHB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

207,999 mi
Last recorded207,999 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 LHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 207,999 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 207,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 204,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 185,991 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 167,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 151,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 143,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 136,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 99,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 126,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 114,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering arms have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2008 106,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,576 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 83,982 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 75,641 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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T980 LHB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T980 LHB, 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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What year was T980 LHB registered?

T980 LHB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T980 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T980 LHB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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