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C4 OPO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,237 mi
Last recorded184,237 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 OPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 184,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 171,514 miles

suspension has been lowered

Pass 13 May 2021 164,673 miles

slight engine oil leak

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 6 Mar 2020 156,159 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 156,159 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 149,854 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 149,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut deep in wallshowing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 142,920 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,353 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 114,347 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,928 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,900 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 87,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,148 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 83,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,695 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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C4 OPO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 C4 OPO, 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 C4 OPO registered?

C4 OPO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is C4 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 OPO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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