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V342 HGS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,413 mi
Last recorded133,413 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 HGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 133,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 133,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 132,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 127,211 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 125,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,889 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,127 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 92,286 miles

n/s/f tyre excessively cracked & perished.

n/s/r bumper reflector missing.

rear tailgate damaged.

Fail 31 Dec 2008 92,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

n/s/f tyre excessively cracked & perished.

n/s/r bumper reflector missing.

rear tailgate damaged.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,932 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

tyres cracked & perished all round

Fail 2 Jan 2008 85,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

tyres cracked & perished all round

Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,498 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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V342 HGS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V342 HGS, 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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V342 HGS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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