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T989 WGJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,867 mi
Last recorded122,867 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 WGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 122,867 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

service indicator on

slight play in rack

spare flat

temperatyre gauge fault

Fail 18 Apr 2011 122,866 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front pads and discs worn to limit

rear discs worn

service indicator on

slight play in rack

spare flat

temperatyre gauge fault

Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,526 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

service indicator on

slight play offside rack

Fail 27 Mar 2009 99,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm

rear brake pads near limit

Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm

rear brake pads near limit

Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,524 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 67,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,995 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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T989 WGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T989 WGJ, 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 T989 WGJ registered?

T989 WGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T989 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T989 WGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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