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V140 DGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,696 mi
Last recorded143,696 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 DGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 143,696 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel

Pass 7 Aug 2008 138,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED BUT STILL PROVIDES VIEW TO REAR

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 138,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED BUT STILL PROVIDES VIEW TO REAR

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 129,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 119,968 miles

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

slight movement steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2005 105,338 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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V140 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V140 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 V140 DGT registered?

V140 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V140 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V140 DGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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