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B18 VEG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,774 mi
Last recorded138,774 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 VEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 138,774 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 138,774 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 139,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 139,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 137,797 miles

Front Inner o/s + n/s tyre edges wearing close to limits.

Lower underbody areas starting to surface corrode.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 137,793 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Inner o/s + n/s tyre edges wearing close to limits.

Lower underbody areas starting to surface corrode.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 146,228 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 146,212 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 142,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 138,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 124,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,635 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 119,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,717 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 102,053 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 101,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,028 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight lip om both front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,038 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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B18 VEG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 B18 VEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 VEG registered?

B18 VEG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is B18 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 VEG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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