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V109 FUT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,606 mi
Last recorded161,606 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 FUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 161,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 160,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 158,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 158,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 148,749 miles

Offside inner CV boot deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 144,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 143,126 miles

rear inner valance rusting. exhaust rusting in places. suspension surface rusting

Pass 2 Jul 2020 142,744 miles

brake pipes and exhaust rusting . nearside front cv joint slight wear

Pass 18 May 2019 141,968 miles

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

all suspension and brakes pipes rusting . exhaust starting to rust. brake discs surface rut

Fail 18 May 2019 141,968 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

all suspension and brakes pipes rusting . exhaust starting to rust. brake discs surface rut

Pass 5 May 2018 137,434 miles

all suspension and brake pipes and floor areas and exhaust all rusting. discs surface rusting

Pass 3 Dec 2016 137,087 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 24 Oct 2015 136,268 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT asap (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pipes rusting in places

exhaust internal noise steering notchy belt loose

front anti roll bracket D bushes slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2014 135,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 133,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 127,686 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear + offside front tyres perrishing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 127,686 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear + offside front tyres perrishing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 123,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 123,095 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 117,745 miles

Oil leak

advise brake fluide ex low

advise o/s/f tyre staring to crack

Fail 13 Aug 2010 117,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise brake fluide ex low

advise o/s/f tyre staring to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2009 110,510 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front indicator lens cracked, + headlamp glass

Fail 11 Aug 2009 110,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front indicator lens cracked, + headlamp glass

power steering belt squeeling

Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,237 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

Fail 19 Aug 2008 105,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 99,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 87,485 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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V109 FUT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V109 FUT, 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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V109 FUT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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