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V182 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,991 mi
Last recorded205,991 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV182 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 205,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 205,987 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 197,574 miles

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

nearside front drive shaft inner pot joint seal loose

offside brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 189,603 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n s inner cv boot split

Fail 19 Nov 2009 189,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n s inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 174,425 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 174,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 155,266 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 140,668 miles

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

drivers interior door handle missing

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2006 140,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers interior door handle missing

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2005 129,022 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 128,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V182 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V182 VRP, 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 V182 VRP registered?

V182 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V182 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V182 VRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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