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DBU 88Y

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,787 mi
Last recorded179,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 88Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 179,787 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 174,334 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 171,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2022 171,254 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted friction material detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2021 168,979 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 168,722 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 168,207 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 168,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm mnt point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter and fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 167,444 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 167,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at middle pipe corroded and cracked around and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 166,833 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2017 166,814 miles

Fuel hose leaking at leak off hose under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner sill under vehicle marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded at rack under vehicle x2 (2.3.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2016 166,111 miles

Offside Front exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak under engine

power steering belt loose

Pass 16 Jan 2015 165,461 miles

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

brake fluid level not visible

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 165,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level not visible

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 165,461 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 165,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 135,431 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 165,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

front + rear wheels different size

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2010 165,461 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 165,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 161,659 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 161,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 135,923 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 135,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2006 119,087 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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DBU 88Y is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DBU 88Y, 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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DBU 88Y is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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