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V640 XAG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,189 mi
Last recorded237,189 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 XAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 237,189 miles

front pipe exhaust rubber missing but exhust still supported

Fail 8 Nov 2014 237,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pipe exhaust rubber missing but exhust still supported

Pass 2 Aug 2013 234,495 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 234,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 231,001 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 230,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 223,888 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 213,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 201,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 184,873 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 184,705 miles

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

steering rack showing wear

Pass 31 Aug 2007 170,154 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 152,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 136,029 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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V640 XAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V640 XAG, 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 V640 XAG registered?

V640 XAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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