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TGC 259E

2000 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149 mi
Last recorded149 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 259E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014
Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,691 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 14,671 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,593 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicator & dip switch stiff in operation

Fail 16 Jun 2008 7,588 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ball joint rubbers perishing

slight play in front suspension top arm pivot bearings

suspension bump stop perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,745 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 6,742 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

slight large brake pedal travel n/s/r reflector cracked rear shocks seem quite weak although appear new brake fluid level low bumpers rusty no sharp edges

Fail 20 Jun 2006 5,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel dampness on front pipe rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,412 miles

fuel dampness on front pipe rear tyres perishing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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TGC 259E is a 2000 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGC 259E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TGC 259E is a 2000 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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