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V249 DYB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,253 mi
Last recorded210,253 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 DYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 210,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 210,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 208,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2020 208,192 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear joint by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis inside wheel arch in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis inside wheel arch and outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 202,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 200,147 miles

engine smokey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both lower arm bushes rear deteriating

surface corrosion wheel arches and sills

Fail 15 Sep 2017 200,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

engine quite smokey

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion along bothwheel arches and outer sills both sides

Pass 6 Sep 2016 193,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 184,779 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 184,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake cable/calliper mechanism (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 178,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 172,469 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 172,468 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 166,650 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 166,564 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 163,044 miles

both front anti roll bars, droplink bushes have slight play

exhaust tail pipes badly corroded

front and rear wheel arches corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

horn sounds weak

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

offside front side light dim

offside rear brake disc badly pitted

washer jets aim high

Fail 25 Oct 2011 162,970 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bars, droplink bushes have slight play

exhaust tail pipes badly corroded

front and rear wheel arches corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

horn sounds weak

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

offside front side light dim

offside rear brake disc badly pitted

washer jets aim high

Pass 6 Nov 2010 154,978 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 14 Nov 2009 146,077 miles

handbrake cables corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 135,508 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn quiet

Pass 17 Nov 2007 124,589 miles

horn quiet

Pass 14 Nov 2006 110,557 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 110,557 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,048 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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V249 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V249 DYB, 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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V249 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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