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V778 VVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

248,010 mi
Last recorded248,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 248,010 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both sills corroded

Engine has oil leak

Offside front brake hose perished

Play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2020 248,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine has oil leak

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both sills corroded

Offside front brake hose perished

Play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2019 242,451 miles

Front wishbone rear bushs perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf brake pipe corroding

osf brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2019 242,451 miles

Front wishbone rear bushs perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nsf brake pipe corroding

osf brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2018 237,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 237,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 230,415 miles

os seat belt fraying

osf shock absorber starting to leak

rear light lense cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2016 225,025 miles

Engine oil leak

o/s/r light cluster holed.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 224,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

o/s/r light cluster holed.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 220,610 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 210,622 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash board

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wear

offside front tyre wear

steering arms has slight play (both front)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 210,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp on dash board

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wear

offside front tyre wear

steering arms has slight play (both front)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 202,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

o/s/r bumper has a sharp edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 202,152 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

o/s/r bumper has a sharp edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 190,710 miles

o/s handbrake lever not returning to stop

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s steering track rod slight play

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 190,710 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s handbrake lever not returning to stop

o/s steering track rod slight play

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 178,277 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 178,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 165,391 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 158,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

play front d bar bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2008 151,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 144,987 miles

drivers seatbelt in poor condition

engine leaking oil

handbrake cable fraying

pad sensor warning light on dash

slight play steering rack bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2006 136,963 miles

engine oil leak

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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V778 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V778 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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V778 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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