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V105 LGK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

194,700 mi
Last recorded194,700 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV105 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 194,700 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 190,027 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 190,020 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 186,634 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users On start up but clears when warm. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 182,993 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 182,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 181,241 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 176,332 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 172,884 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 169,831 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 166,143 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 166,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 161,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 154,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 145,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,177 miles

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

slight blow from centre silencer

Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,759 miles

o/s upper ball joint rubber starting to split

o/s/r seat belt stalk outer cover missing

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2013 132,759 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

o/s upper ball joint rubber starting to split

o/s/r seat belt stalk outer cover missing

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,671 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 128,660 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 124,357 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 124,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 117,730 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 109,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 109,335 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 98,220 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 98,220 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

front brake disc's in poor condition

offside front ball joint dust covers split

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,721 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 86,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V105 LGK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V105 LGK, 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 V105 LGK registered?

V105 LGK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V105 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V105 LGK shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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