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V461 OGC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,458 mi
Last recorded116,458 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 OGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 116,458 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 112,674 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,321 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undercarriage,suspension components and brake pipes newly black undersealed

Fail 12 May 2016 110,267 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Slight play on inner steering rack joint

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 110,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,214 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 101,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,167 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 103,167 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,156 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,667 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 97,088 miles

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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V461 OGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V461 OGC, 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 V461 OGC registered?

V461 OGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V461 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V461 OGC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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