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V265 YNH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,739 mi
Last recorded83,739 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 YNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front + hoses perishing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls splitting poor condition

both front headlights slightly loose

general under body / all suspension components have corrosion

nearside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside rear parking brake cable corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,432 miles

brake warning lamp on

front brake pads worn low

front number plate discolouring

front tyres side walls damaged

offside and nearside headlamp security

rear tyres perishing

slight pulsate on rear brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2016 83,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning lamp on

front brake pads worn low

front number plate discolouring

front tyres side walls damaged

offside and nearside headlamp security

rear tyres perishing

slight pulsate on rear brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,513 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,241 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,960 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,277 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 66,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,998 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,998 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,595 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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V265 YNH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V265 YNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V265 YNH registered?

V265 YNH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V265 YNH safe to buy?

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