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V408 PBH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,323 mi
Last recorded233,323 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 PBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 233,323 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

exhaust corroded

fluid around offisde of steering system

front no plate cracked

haevy engine oil leaks

offside rear tyre heavily perrished

oil warning light on, oil level ok

slight exhaust blow from exhaust front pipe

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Fail 22 Jan 2008 233,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

exhaust corroded

fluid around offisde of steering system

front no plate cracked

haevy engine oil leaks

offside rear tyre heavily perrished

oil warning light on, oil level ok

slight exhaust blow from exhaust front pipe

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 26 Jan 2007 208,039 miles

engine shield fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2007 208,039 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine shield fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2006 193,833 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 193,833 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

difficult to open drivers door from inside

play in steering rack

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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V408 PBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V408 PBH, 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 V408 PBH registered?

V408 PBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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