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V410 PFL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,191 mi
Last recorded256,191 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV410 PFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2024 256,191 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative torsion bars (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Torsion bar modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative both (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer and under body work corroding at various points

Pass 23 Nov 2023 253,660 miles

corrosion noted at various outer and underbody points

Fail 18 Nov 2023 253,647 miles

Front Brake cable damaged pull cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative both sides (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative both sides (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 248,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 248,436 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 240,157 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 229,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 221,185 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 221,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 215,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2018 215,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2017 205,535 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 205,535 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2016 194,092 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 194,092 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 183,619 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 183,619 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 168,946 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns steering rack inner joint has slight play

os front tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 13 May 2014 168,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns steering rack inner joint has slight play

os front tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 10 May 2013 152,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 150,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake discs corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 11 May 2012 150,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake discs corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 143,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside front windscreen cracked just outside the sweep of the nearside wiper

Nearside headlamp assembly is secured in place with a piece of cardboard as the backing plate is broken

Offside door step and wheel arch is corroding

Offside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 138,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2010 138,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 131,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 124,688 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 119,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2006 116,695 miles

limited movement at load sense valve.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 116,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

left front lower swivel rubber split.

oil leak

slight play left side 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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V410 PFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V410 PFL, 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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V410 PFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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