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V540 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,130 mi
Last recorded161,130 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 161,130 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

body damage

Pass 30 May 2018 154,052 miles

Rear service brake efficiency is poor

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 145,254 miles

Front flexibile brake hoses perished

Nearside rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 136,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 136,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,534 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 120,305 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 120,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 112,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 106,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 99,691 miles

sligh exhaust blow

Pass 13 May 2010 93,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 88,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,275 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 74,921 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 74,921 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Aug 2005 61,573 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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V540 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V540 OKK, 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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V540 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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