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V101 LWT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,464 mi
Last recorded146,464 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 LWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 146,464 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 146,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 141,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 136,601 miles

advise sligt play in o/s steering rack track rod

Fail 22 Aug 2012 136,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 135,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 135,792 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 134,264 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 134,264 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 131,252 miles

POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

VISUAL IND TELL TALE NOT WORKING

Fail 16 Sep 2009 131,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

VISUAL IND TELL TALE NOT WORKING

POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2008 129,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 129,959 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 127,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 127,774 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 124,752 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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V101 LWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V101 LWT, 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 V101 LWT registered?

V101 LWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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