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V741 KAV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

262,451 mi
Last recorded262,451 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2006
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 KAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2006 262,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

rear seats have been removed from the vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2006 262,451 miles

rear seats have been removed from the vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2006 262,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 262,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning lamp stays illuminated

nearside rear seat has been removed from vehicle

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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V741 KAV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V741 KAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V741 KAV registered?

V741 KAV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V741 KAV safe to buy?

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