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V131 DCW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,607 mi
Last recorded160,607 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 DCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 160,607 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2009 160,411 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2008 142,401 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Fail 19 Jun 2008 142,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 8 Aug 2007 125,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,065 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2005 92,722 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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V131 DCW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V131 DCW, 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 V131 DCW registered?

V131 DCW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V131 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V131 DCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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