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V132 DTN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

78,958 mi
Last recorded78,958 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,958 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,308 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2024 60,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,817 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,148 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 47,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes plastic coated/slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 44,700 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 43,533 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,144 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure rack gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 38,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,864 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 37,864 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,746 miles

middle exhaust section slightly damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2013 36,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

middle exhaust section slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,903 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,903 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,453 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 34,453 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,331 miles

offside rear tyre has 2 screws in it

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,667 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,476 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 23,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V132 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V132 DTN, 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 V132 DTN registered?

V132 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V132 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V132 DTN shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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