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V482 EHL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

273,679 mi
Last recorded273,679 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 273,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 268,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

rust in vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2018 268,795 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

rust in vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2017 267,580 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 267,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 265,343 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front tyre has small cut to inner sidewall.

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Slight movement detected at steering wheel

Fail 1 Feb 2016 265,341 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front tyre has small cut to inner sidewall.

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Slight movement detected at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2014 258,575 miles

Front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

Front steering arms have slight movement.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 258,575 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

Front steering arms have slight movement.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 253,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyer perished

nearside front tyer worn on inner edge

nearside inner seal corroded but not near any perscribed areas

offside front tyer perished

offside front worn on inner edge

offside rear tyer worn badly on inner edge

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 253,600 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyer perished

nearside front tyer worn on inner edge

nearside inner seal corroded but not near any perscribed areas

offside front tyer perished

offside front worn on inner edge

offside rear tyer worn badly on inner edge

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 248,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside outer cv boot leaking past clip but secure

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 247,975 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside outer cv boot leaking past clip but secure

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 240,720 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate worn

o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 240,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate worn

o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 232,405 miles

front number plate discoloured

nsf tyre damaged on outer wall

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 10 Dec 2010 232,405 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front number plate discoloured

nsf tyre damaged on outer wall

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 8 Jan 2010 223,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 223,670 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 214,155 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 203,063 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

lower engine cover fitted.

slight play in both steering rack end joint areas.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 203,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bolts missing from engine oil sump.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f. door mirror glass cracked.

slight play in both steering rack end joint areas.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 191,047 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 191,047 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

lower engine cover fitted

slight play in n/s and o/s rack

Pass 4 Jan 2006 182,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 182,038 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 182,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V482 EHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V482 EHL, 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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V482 EHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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