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V476 EAN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,512 mi
Last recorded190,512 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV476 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 190,512 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front lower suspension arm,front and rear mounting bushes worn

non standard road wheels fitted

non standard suspension components fitted

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Fail 17 Aug 2012 189,851 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front lower suspension arm,front and rear mounting bushes worn

non standard road wheels fitted

non standard suspension components fitted

tow bar electrics will be part of the next Mot test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 169,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 167,323 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to fully check nearside front adult seatbelt as child restraint is fitted

Unable to fully check offside rear adult seatbelt as child restraint is fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 159,551 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 154,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 148,424 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

front brake discs worn

front handbrake cable outer caseing worn

offside sill panel damaged

positioning of front and rear number plate retaining bolts/caps****

signs of oil around nearside rack gaitor

slight play to front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2006 142,145 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight bind to nearside rear brake accetable at time of test

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 1 Nov 2005 136,187 miles

damage to o/s/r sill area

dampness to n/s steering rack gaitor / no leak detected at time of test

slight movement to n/s steering rack mounting area

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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V476 EAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V476 EAN, 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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V476 EAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V476 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V476 EAN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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