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A8 EVH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,435 mi
Last recorded187,435 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 187,435 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 187,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 179,922 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 179,922 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 175,373 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 175,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

adv. front reg plate smashed.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 168,891 miles

Front passenger seat has been removed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non standard seat fitted to rear. Seat belts not checked

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Nov 2008 168,856 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non standard seat fitted to rear. Seat belts not checked

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Dec 2007 160,580 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Dec 2007 160,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 152,195 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 152,195 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 137,835 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 137,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

advise slight play nearside and offside inner steering rack joint

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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A8 EVH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A8 EVH, 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 A8 EVH registered?

A8 EVH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is A8 EVH safe to buy?

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