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V133 LWT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,319 mi
Last recorded202,319 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 LWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 202,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 195,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d.bushes (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on nearside sill , not in prescribed area.

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 190,709 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside front headlight damaged but still producing a beam pattern

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre heavily casolated

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 190,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside front headlight damaged but still producing a beam pattern

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre heavily casolated

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 178,118 miles

Nearside rear tyre casolated

Fail 13 Feb 2014 178,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Nearside front tyre flat

Nearside rear tyre casolated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 166,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 151,796 miles

Complete exhaust slightly deterioated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 137,979 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 137,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 124,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 124,843 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 124,776 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 124,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 116,950 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 116,948 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V133 LWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V133 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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V133 LWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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