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V140 OOE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,763 mi
Last recorded197,763 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 OOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 197,763 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 197,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 197,185 miles

slight damage to o/s inner and outer sill sections

Pass 17 Feb 2020 196,508 miles

slight damage to o/s outer and inner sill section

Pass 20 Feb 2019 195,177 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 195,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 194,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 192,951 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 191,175 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 190,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 189,096 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 189,096 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 188,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 186,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 185,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 183,965 miles

both front tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 182,272 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 179,913 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 179,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 173,610 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 173,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 167,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 164,314 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 OOE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OOE, 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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V140 OOE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V140 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V140 OOE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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