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V336 DSS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,068 mi
Last recorded117,068 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV336 DSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 117,068 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 116,977 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,104 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 113,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine coolant pipe corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,961 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but still legible at time of test

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

Nearside rear brake disc deteriorated but still ok at time of test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake disc deteriorated but still ok at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,532 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,526 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 44,526 miles

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

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

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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V336 DSS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V336 DSS, 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 V336 DSS registered?

V336 DSS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V336 DSS safe to buy?

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