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V131 DGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

210,767 mi
Last recorded210,767 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 DGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 210,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 210,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 208,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 203,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 200,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill has surface corrosion.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 196,797 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not connected

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Fail 4 Jan 2021 196,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not connected

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Pass 19 Jun 2019 193,854 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 191,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 189,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 184,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 180,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 176,390 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 170,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 162,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 154,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rack arm slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2009 146,474 miles

rack arms

Pass 19 Sep 2008 139,642 miles

both rack arms have slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2007 133,884 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner knuckle

Pass 14 Sep 2006 129,878 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 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DGT, 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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V131 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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