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V216 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

199,763 mi
Last recorded199,763 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 199,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 193,486 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 190,180 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle has been subject to extensive weld repairs

Pass 26 Mar 2019 183,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front inner sill and outer sill corroded and holed just out side prescribed areas

some visual smoke noted

Fail 25 Mar 2019 183,003 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section heavily corroded and likely to snap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front inner sill and outer sill corroded and holed just out side prescribed areas

some visual smoke noted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 178,947 miles

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

surface corrosion to offside door step sill and off side rear inner sill

Fail 23 Mar 2018 178,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively size ? (8.2.2)

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

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

surface corrosion to offside door step sill and off side rear inner sill

Pass 30 Mar 2017 175,753 miles

exhaust front section rusty

nearside front steering rack inner joint worn

nearside inner sill behind door step rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2017 175,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front section rusty

nearside front steering rack inner joint worn

nearside inner sill behind door step rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 173,083 miles

corrosion to both inner and outer sills noted

wear to steering rack inner joints noted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 173,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sills noted

wear to steering rack inner joints noted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 169,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 169,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 164,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 158,050 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 152,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 144,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 137,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 132,214 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 123,482 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

all tyres fitted to vehicle are not upto vehicle dgw/axle weights-car type fitted not commercial type.

offside front and rear sidelights are on all the time with ignition on.

offside rear air bag type spring assistor is deflated and insecure at top.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 123,482 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

all tyres fitted to vehicle are not upto vehicle dgw/axle weights-car type fitted not commercial type.

offside front and rear sidelights are on all the time with ignition on.

offside rear air bag type spring assistor is deflated and insecure at top.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 107,575 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

very slight play in rack ends

Pass 5 Jun 2006 102,437 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 102,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear wiper blades split

brake fluid level low

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

offside front road wheel rim dented

slight imbalance and judder on front service brake

slight play in power steering rack

small chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2005 87,673 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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V216 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V216 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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V216 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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