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THR 6L

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

181,421 mi
Last recorded181,421 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHR 6L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 181,421 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 180,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 178,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 175,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 172,252 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 169,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 167,544 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 165,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 165,114 miles

Offside Front play in inner rack joint

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 163,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 160,913 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 159,474 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 158,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 155,330 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 155,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

park brake cable frayed

Pass 16 Jan 2010 153,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 147,390 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 147,392 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 147,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 135,496 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 124,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 116,537 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 116,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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THR 6L is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 THR 6L, 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 THR 6L registered?

THR 6L is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is THR 6L safe to buy?

The MOT history for THR 6L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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