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V563 LOF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,267 mi
Last recorded181,267 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 LOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 181,267 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 181,267 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 176,412 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 176,280 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension 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 (1.8)

handbrake warning light not working

rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2016 171,778 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake warning light not working

vehicle floor starting to corrode

Fail 5 Dec 2016 171,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake warning light not working

vehicle floor starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2015 166,988 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Nov 2015 166,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Dec 2014 159,930 miles

slight play in front steering arms.

under body frame has slight corrosion and body rams leaking oil.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,100 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 153,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,372 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 146,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 141,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 135,741 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 128,967 miles

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 121,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 114,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 108,376 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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V563 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V563 LOF, 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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V563 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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