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V274 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

240,089 mi
Last recorded240,089 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 240,089 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in track rod inner ball joint

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 239,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front slight play in track rod inner ball joint

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 233,530 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside or vehicle......

Front Adv both offside and nearside front seat belts getting worn and poor condition......

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both rear tail lamps very dim poor light output......Painted.... (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 May 2018 233,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front aims very low........ (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort Low effort........ (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Insecure to floors........ (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Adv surface corrosion to underside or vehicle......

Front Adv both offside and nearside front seat belts getting worn and poor condition......

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner track...... (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both rear tail lamps very dim poor light output......Painted.... (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 228,180 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 228,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill Holed and corroded...... (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes corroded.......... (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear reflector missing Both missing......... (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both inop......... (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both..... (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2016 224,650 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 219,700 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 219,524 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2014 213,232 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 213,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 206,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 206,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 200,865 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension travel limited.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 196,606 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,031 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 193,023 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 182,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 182,484 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 159,548 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 159,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 147,195 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 147,193 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 136,141 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 135,913 miles

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

nail in tyre

offside front lower pivot GAITER split

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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V274 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V274 VRP, 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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V274 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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