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V249 KPU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,171 mi
Last recorded139,171 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 KPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 139,171 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corrded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs slightly corrded

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

Fail 17 May 2019 139,171 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corrded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs slightly corrded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 139,008 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 138,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 138,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 137,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 132,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 131,718 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 KPU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V249 KPU, 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 V249 KPU registered?

V249 KPU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V249 KPU safe to buy?

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