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V303 DLH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,563 mi
Last recorded161,563 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 DLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 161,563 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 25 Feb 2016 154,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 145,699 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 145,699 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,628 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 137,628 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 131,867 miles

engine oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion to outer sill areas

slight play in both lower ball joints

Fail 5 Mar 2013 131,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion to outer sill areas

slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 2 Mar 2012 125,140 miles

Oil residue at engine.

Rear suspension springs not a matched pair.

Spare tyre tread close to limit.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 125,134 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil residue at engine.

Rear suspension springs not a matched pair.

Spare tyre tread close to limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 117,488 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 117,488 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs and pads corroded

rear brake discs rusty and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 111,647 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 111,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,547 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 104,546 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 96,495 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 96,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 93,681 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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V303 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V303 DLH, 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 V303 DLH registered?

V303 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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