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V386 MAK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,378 mi
Last recorded168,378 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 MAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 168,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 168,147 miles

Front Coolant leak engine area ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 166,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 165,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 165,770 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 162,748 miles

Brake cable damaged central & rear (1.1.15 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to both sides callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides between rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 156,534 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 152,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 143,089 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 132,721 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 132,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 100,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 91,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,324 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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V386 MAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V386 MAK, 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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V386 MAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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