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V117 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,976 mi
Last recorded253,976 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 253,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 253,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 252,111 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 252,111 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 246,446 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOWERED

Fail 15 Jul 2021 246,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing wheel on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing wheel on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification exhaust sticking out too high from side of vehicle (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

All tyres signs on touching inner arch top, as vehicle has been lowered

Pass 2 Jun 2020 240,963 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pads wearing indicator wiring broken

Pass 12 Jun 2019 235,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 231,606 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 230,606 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 223,599 miles

front discs and pads worn and deteriorated

hand brake cable deteriorating.

o/s/r brake disc deteriorated.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 221,847 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 215,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs are coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 205,913 miles

battery loose

Pass 1 Nov 2011 204,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak O/S Steering rack boot.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 204,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak O/S Steering rack boot.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 195,032 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

hand brake maybe improved

slight pitting to inner brake disc faces

Fail 22 Oct 2009 176,853 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 176,853 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 165,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 154,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2007 154,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 142,485 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on,but pads are new.

rear spring plates have slight movement.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 123,358 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 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V117 VRP, 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 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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