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V247 FUT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,039 mi
Last recorded134,039 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 FUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 132,444 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 132,444 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 124,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 119,057 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 181,110 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 170,063 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 165,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 157,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroding

front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly worn

Fail 19 Jun 2013 157,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine oil low

exhaust corroding

front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 146,842 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 133,614 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 122,694 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 122,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,403 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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V247 FUT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V247 FUT, 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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What year was V247 FUT registered?

V247 FUT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V247 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V247 FUT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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