MOT Status
ValidMileage
255,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested no reading due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front brake pads worn to 3mm
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
brakes showing min efficiency to pass test
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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V401 DAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 V401 DAO, 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 V401 DAO registered?
V401 DAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 1999.
Is V401 DAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for V401 DAO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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