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V117 LGK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

320,017 mi
Last recorded320,017 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020 320,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 318,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general all round corrosion

lowering springs fitted

side exit exhaust

Fail 12 Apr 2019 318,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general all round corrosion

lowering springs fitted

side exit exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2018 315,153 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 311,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 311,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 308,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f steering rack end play

Pass 6 May 2015 305,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 296,098 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 295,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 286,661 miles

All hand brakes rusty & sticking slightly

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 286,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All hand brakes rusty & sticking slightly

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 283,153 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 283,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

OSR light unit edge broken but OK

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 270,086 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 27 Sep 2010 270,060 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 24 Jan 2009 263,079 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 263,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 244,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 244,680 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 223,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 202,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 202,024 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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V117 LGK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V117 LGK, 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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V117 LGK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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