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T995 BRS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,314 mi
Last recorded158,314 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT995 BRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 158,314 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently not locking in fixed position (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision catch bolt insecure to seat base (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Head cloth insecure , may fall and obscure view

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sun visors not fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 158,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track tube (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 158,268 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track tube (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2010 147,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f track rod has slight play

o/s/f track rod has slight play

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2010 147,077 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f track rod has slight play

o/s/f track rod has slight play

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 139,367 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 139,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 129,599 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 129,584 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 125,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 118,016 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 118,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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T995 BRS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T995 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.

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T995 BRS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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