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V815 VVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,097 mi
Last recorded206,097 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 206,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 188,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 185,312 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 181,250 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 176,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 167,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 159,364 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 159,364 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 149,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n\s\f corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Aug 2011 139,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 139,735 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Aug 2010 132,572 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper stalk repaired

Pass 13 Aug 2010 132,572 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper stalk repaired

Pass 18 Aug 2009 124,392 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 113,641 miles

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 113,387 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 102,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2007 102,234 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 101,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 87,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 76,003 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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V815 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V815 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 V815 VVV registered?

V815 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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