MOT Status
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265,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil level low
front brake discs slightly rusty
n/s front lower ball joint dust cover slightly perished
o/s front brake binding slightly
o/s rear lamp lens damaged
rear brake discs slightly rusty
slight play in the steering rack o/s
exhaust system rusty
n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished
o/s/r lamp repaired with tape
rear number plate slightly obscured
slight engine oil weeps
slight play at steering rack
stone chips in screen
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rusty
stone chip windscreen
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rusty
heat shield loose at the front
stone chip windscreen
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge
oil light flashing
rear wiper rubber split
stone chip windscreen
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge
oil light flashing
rear brake discs worn and rusty
rear wiper rubber split
stone chip windscreen
rear wiper rubber split
slight play in the steering rack
stone chip windscreen
exhaust rusty
o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge
oil light flashing
slight play steering rack on the o/s
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust rusty
o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge
oil light flashing
slight play steering rack on the o/s
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system rusty
stone chip windscreen
both front brake discs worn
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust heat sheild insecure at front
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V166 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V166 DGF, 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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V166 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 September 1999.
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