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T991 BRS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

215,050 mi
Last recorded215,050 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT991 BRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 215,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 214,782 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 214,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking under bulk head (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chassie to swing arm (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chassie to swing arm (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 214,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 214,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 214,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 213,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 213,341 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 207,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 201,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 199,971 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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T991 BRS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T991 BRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T991 BRS registered?

T991 BRS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T991 BRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T991 BRS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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