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V189 DAA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,731 mi
Last recorded192,731 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 DAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 192,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

both outer sill corroded

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 191,432 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Side step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper cross member (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 190,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside sills filler showing not within prescribed areas and not holed

nearside door track area slight hole not within prescribed area

Pass 1 May 2018 188,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sliding door lower guide track worn/ has slight hole not in prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bumper brace corroded/holed

Fail 1 May 2018 188,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sliding door lower guide track worn/ has slight hole not in prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bumper brace corroded/holed

Pass 9 May 2017 187,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 184,243 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 184,243 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 181,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 176,133 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 171,369 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 166,306 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 162,076 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 162,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 154,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 143,579 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 122,842 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 99,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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V189 DAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V189 DAA, 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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V189 DAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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