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3 CWG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,937 mi
Last recorded159,937 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 CWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 159,937 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 May 2026 159,935 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 158,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 156,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 153,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 150,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 145,836 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 145,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 138,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 133,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,879 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 123,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 119,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,048 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 116,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 111,204 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 106,267 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 106,265 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 102,199 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 102,199 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 97,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 92,216 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,530 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke, but not at a excessive level, emisions test ok 0.55 1/m

front and rear brake pads are wearing low

under vehicle parking brake linkage retaining spring broken, but has no effect on performance

Fail 9 Apr 2008 88,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust emits blue smoke, but not at a excessive level, emisions test ok 0.55 1/m

front and rear brake pads are wearing low

under vehicle parking brake linkage retaining spring broken, but has no effect on performance

Pass 9 May 2007 84,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,751 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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3 CWG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 3 CWG, 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 3 CWG registered?

3 CWG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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