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V120 DGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,745 mi
Last recorded110,745 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 DGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,745 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2015 110,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,256 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 17 Feb 2014 106,252 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,397 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,176 miles

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

engine oil leak

heavy surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres

slight play in offside track rod inner joint/fixing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 92,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

heavy surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres

slight play in offside track rod inner joint/fixing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 84,385 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid on minimum

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2009 84,385 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid on minimum

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,641 miles

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

both inner rack joints showing signs of wear.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,641 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both inner rack joints showing signs of wear.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,662 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 69,662 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V120 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V120 DGT, 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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V120 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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