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V135 DCW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,857 mi
Last recorded124,857 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 DCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 124,857 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 97,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes into and out of load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above front subframe in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes on rack and nearside seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 97,193 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes into and out of load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above front subframe in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes on rack and nearside seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,331 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,334 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,659 miles

Rear brake discs corroded!

Fail 22 Sep 2018 46,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system over tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded!

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,312 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,397 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,397 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,527 miles

Drivers' door check strap snapped.

Front offside tyre slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,481 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has small chip o/s

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,484 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 35,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,370 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,292 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 31,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,837 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 16,162 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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V135 DCW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V135 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.

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V135 DCW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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