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V228 JWC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

218,481 mi
Last recorded218,481 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 JWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 218,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 213,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 209,988 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 209,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 205,709 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 201,647 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 201,647 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 195,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

headlights deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 189,744 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

suspension travel limited

Fail 9 Nov 2012 189,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

suspension travel limited

Pass 2 Nov 2011 182,091 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 171,863 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 160,897 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 160,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 156,581 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 156,581 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 147,845 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 147,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 136,251 miles

offside reverse light inop and lence brocken †

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2006 136,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside reverse light inop and lence brocken

rear tyres cracking

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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V228 JWC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V228 JWC, 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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V228 JWC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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