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V111 GSL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,151 mi
Last recorded114,151 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 GSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 114,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,110 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,411 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 111,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,881 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 110,881 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Brake load sensing valve/linkage broken (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Power steering operation rough tight (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,426 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 109,426 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,334 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 108,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,893 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 106,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both front side lamps innoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted on inside edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 97,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,548 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,623 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 86,623 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 68,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,149 miles

back box corroding and slight blow

Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,316 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 54,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 44,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 44,054 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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V111 GSL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V111 GSL, 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 V111 GSL registered?

V111 GSL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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