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V480 LBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,399 mi
Last recorded163,399 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 163,399 miles

front no plate cracked still readable

Fail 9 Oct 2008 163,399 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front no plate cracked still readable

Pass 23 Nov 2007 152,515 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 152,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 141,193 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 141,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 126,836 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 126,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n\s headlamp chipped

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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V480 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V480 LBL, 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 V480 LBL registered?

V480 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V480 LBL safe to buy?

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