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V639 UVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,196 mi
Last recorded150,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 146,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 142,963 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 137,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

drivers seat slightly insecure

exhaust tail end corroded

front brake pipe across axle corroded

front top marker lights inop

noise from n/s rear hub

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 29 Jan 2015 130,213 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/sof windscreen out of zones

engine and transmission oil leaks

noise from n/s rear hub

play in both steering rack ends

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2014 122,771 miles

engine oil leak

lift in n/s front bottom ball joint

load sensing valve slow in operation

n/s front indicator slightly insecure

slight damage to o/s rear lamp unit

underside of vehicle slightly covered in debris

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,296 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accelerator pedal incomplete

bad engine oil leak

both front antiroll bar d bushes worn

n/s front indicator lens slightly insecure

transmission oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 108,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to get low and cracking in treads

centre seat belt slightly frayed

engine and transmission oil leaks

n/s rear light lens cracked

poor image both dip beams

slight footbrake travel

Pass 16 Feb 2012 108,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to get low and cracking in treads

centre seat belt slightly frayed

engine and transmission oil leaks

n/s rear light lens cracked

poor image both dip beams

slight footbrake travel

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and transmission oil leaks

n/s wiper poor

poor image o/s dip beam

slight play in both bottom ball joints

slight play in o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,186 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes coated limiting inspection

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2010 94,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes coated limiting inspection

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,063 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2008 79,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,182 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 59,244 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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V639 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc 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 V639 UVV, 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 V639 UVV registered?

V639 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V639 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V639 UVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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