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V78 DGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

230,884 mi
Last recorded230,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 DGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2019 230,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 222,059 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 222,059 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 209,577 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 209,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 197,300 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 197,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 186,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 175,206 miles

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

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 175,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 163,660 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 149,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 149,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 140,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 128,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 125,588 miles

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

o/s and n/s track rods have slight play not excessive at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2007 118,065 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2007 118,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 255,122 miles

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

body condition poor

Fail 11 Sep 2007 255,120 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 220,043 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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V78 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V78 DGT, 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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V78 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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