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V417 DDY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,813 mi
Last recorded110,813 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,813 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,555 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 104,407 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear just above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box, also produces some smoke during acceleration and tick over. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush leading bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Needs wheel alignment after suspension and tyre fitting/repair (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,675 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 97,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,211 miles

o/s/f arch slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f arch slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,675 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 76,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 68,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,685 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,257 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,625 miles

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

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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V417 DDY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V417 DDY, 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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V417 DDY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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