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V484 DVU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,570 mi
Last recorded220,570 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 220,570 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 216,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under body suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 212,656 miles

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

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

brake ware indicator light is illuminated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 26 Sep 2017 212,610 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake ware indicator light is illuminated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 208,036 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 208,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 202,776 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 198,411 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 193,799 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 193,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2012 187,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 187,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 173,250 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 154,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 133,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 131,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 131,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 126,127 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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V484 DVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V484 DVU, 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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V484 DVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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