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T990 WGJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,520 mi
Last recorded180,520 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 WGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 180,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 180,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 180,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to offside rear outer sill

offside rear disc pitted

tempory repair to front exhaust & slight blow to middle box

Pass 26 Feb 2011 178,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake discs slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Apr 2010 170,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 157,855 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edge.

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

offside rear metal brake pipe retaining clip missing from wishbone but pipe still secure

slight play in steering rack

some play in steering column top bush

Fail 26 Mar 2009 157,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe retaining clip missing from wishbone but pipe still secure

slight play in steering rack

some play in steering column top bush

Pass 1 Apr 2008 142,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight damaage to outer rim on offside rear roadwheel.

Slight damage to nearside rear sidelight/stoplight lens.

Slight damage to offside rear outer body sill.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 128,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 117,303 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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T990 WGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T990 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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T990 WGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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