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V137 DGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,472 mi
Last recorded191,472 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 DGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 191,472 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 191,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 191,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front indicators pale

front tyres different size to rear tyres

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2012 188,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 182,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chip in windscreen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 161,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 161,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 148,770 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 147,196 miles

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 22 Mar 2008 147,196 miles

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

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 4 Apr 2007 139,519 miles

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

n/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking around walls.

o/s/f wing mirror glass cracked.

steering rack showing signs of wear. o/s and n/s

Pass 6 Apr 2006 129,952 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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V137 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V137 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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What year was V137 DGT registered?

V137 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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