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V194 DLH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,576 mi
Last recorded240,576 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV194 DLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 240,576 miles

Note-Wiper blades split at ends--Front brake flexible hoses slightly perished-Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded-----

Pass 28 Aug 2018 238,234 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 235,317 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 235,317 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 231,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 226,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 218,992 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 218,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 210,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 204,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 198,223 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 198,100 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions / Diesel smoke test - High readings,close to limit.

Exhaust mounting rubber detached

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside of windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 193,080 miles

handbrake cable frayed

Pass 20 Aug 2009 173,528 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 173,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Crack in o/s/f screen and stone chip border line limits

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play front wheels rack .n/s and o/s/f .

Fail 2 Sep 2008 156,687 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

front windscreen close to limit

slight bexhaust blow

Pass 2 Sep 2008 156,687 miles

front windscreen close to limit

slight bexhaust blow

Fail 24 Aug 2007 143,713 miles

Front number plate close to limits

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play front wheels RACK. ?

Pass 24 Aug 2007 143,713 miles

Front number plate close to limits

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play front wheels RACK. ?

Pass 1 Sep 2006 130,041 miles

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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V194 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V194 DLH, 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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V194 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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