MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective fouling (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V42 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 V42 UWL, 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 V42 UWL registered?
V42 UWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1999.
Is V42 UWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V42 UWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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