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V450 FDV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,851 mi
Last recorded181,851 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 FDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 181,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear shock absorbers becoming soft

Pass 13 May 2014 174,603 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s number plate lamp - dull.

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake reducer valve lever/linkage corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 170,259 miles

both front most brake pipes on calipers corroded

both rear brake pipes on suspension arms corroded

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

front wiper blades starting to split

power steering pipes on rack corroded

slight power steering leak from rack

Fail 24 Apr 2013 170,259 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front most brake pipes on calipers corroded

both rear brake pipes on suspension arms corroded

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

front wiper blades starting to split

power steering pipes on rack corroded

slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 18 Apr 2012 164,367 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 164,362 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Trailer socket - o/s indicator not working.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 157,502 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 147,775 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 136,421 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both steering tie rod arms have slight play

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Sep 2006 127,658 miles

Both rear discs lipped and corroded

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight play in both steering rackends

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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V450 FDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V450 FDV, 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 V450 FDV registered?

V450 FDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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