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V175 KGW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,287 mi
Last recorded177,287 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 KGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 177,287 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 165,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre inner wall has a cut, ply/cord not exposed

offside front brake hose deteriorating

Fail 26 Jan 2017 165,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre inner wall has a cut, ply/cord not exposed

offside front brake hose deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2016 154,504 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted & oil leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2016 154,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted & oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2015 149,057 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 137,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 137,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 130,907 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 125,134 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 125,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 109,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 101,535 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 92,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 92,181 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 81,554 miles

centre exhaust corroded.

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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V175 KGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V175 KGW, 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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V175 KGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V175 KGW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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