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V774 VVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

166,967 mi
Last recorded166,967 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 166,967 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 166,967 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 156,576 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 153,600 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2012 149,561 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 149,561 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 145,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 141,603 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 141,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 134,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 May 2009 134,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 125,985 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 125,985 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust middle section heavily corroded

front brake balance poor

slight damage to front brake hoses

small amount of grease on cv boots, unable to find any splits

wiring lying across control pedals

Pass 23 May 2007 116,163 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 116,163 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

front disc's getting worn

front wipers poor

high imbalance on front brakes

offside front outer c v boot damp with grease

offside front pads getting low and showing signs of heat damage

slight play/ wear in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 2 May 2006 108,156 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 108,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front bottom ball joints dust boots torn

front discs worn possibly below min thickness

nearside front brake hose protecters touching tyre on right lock

nearside rear seat belt fitted but no seat

one nearside washer jet inoperative

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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V774 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V774 VVV, 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 V774 VVV registered?

V774 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V774 VVV safe to buy?

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