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V159 FAU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

271,099 mi
Last recorded271,099 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 271,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under body and sills covered in heavy black substance

Fail 22 Apr 2022 271,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner and outersills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 269,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 268,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

underbody heavily sealed I a black sealer

Fail 20 Jun 2019 268,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear wheel arches holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

underbody heavily sealed I a black sealer

Pass 3 Jul 2018 264,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake hose deteriated

Offside handbrake arm not returning to stop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust cat fractured

power steering noisy

under floor corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2018 264,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside handbrake arm not returning to stop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust cat fractured

power steering noisy

under floor corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2017 260,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 258,354 miles

ns rear lamp been reperd 50 %working

Fail 20 Oct 2016 258,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 246,566 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 246,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 234,781 miles

heatshield loose on front pipe exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2014 234,979 miles

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

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

heatshield loose on front pipe exhaust

Pass 10 Oct 2013 222,476 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2013 222,473 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2012 214,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 214,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 199,600 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 199,507 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 180,124 miles

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

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

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

park brake cabble corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 164,085 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 163,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 134,800 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 134,792 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 120,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 111,758 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V159 FAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 V159 FAU, 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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V159 FAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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