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V243 RCX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

261,852 mi
Last recorded261,852 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 261,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 261,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall perished 195/70/r15c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 252,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 244,006 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Apr 2015 238,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 231,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 225,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 225,683 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 217,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 203,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 8 Mar 2011 203,635 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 15 Mar 2010 190,823 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 190,823 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 180,197 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 180,194 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 170,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 159,828 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 159,750 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 146,498 miles

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

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

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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V243 RCX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V243 RCX, 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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V243 RCX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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