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V760 MFM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,239 mi
Last recorded159,239 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV760 MFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,239 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r upper shock mount chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 159,237 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s/r crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r upper shock mount chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 156,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R LEAD TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F & N/S/F JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 156,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R & N/S/R REAR INNER ARCH CHASSIS MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R LEAD TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F & N/S/F JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 152,651 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 152,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed under bonnet coming off battery (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 150,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 148,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 142,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 142,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 138,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 130,658 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning on, pads okay

rear coil springs not located correctly, need turning 180 degrees

Fail 7 Aug 2012 130,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning on, pads okay

rear coil springs not located correctly, need turning 180 degrees

Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,432 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 123,432 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 116,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 116,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 110,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 103,825 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 103,825 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 95,888 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 95,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V760 MFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V760 MFM, 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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V760 MFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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