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V303 FMS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,779 mi
Last recorded237,779 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 FMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 237,779 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 237,725 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 228,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rack ends slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 202,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 202,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 180,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 176,000 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 175,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 166,882 miles

rear brake pads

Pass 28 Mar 2007 135,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 115,652 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 FMS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V303 FMS, 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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V303 FMS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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