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V136 DGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,851 mi
Last recorded219,851 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV136 DGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 219,851 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 219,316 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak but not excessive in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 218,397 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 215,399 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 215,387 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 213,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underside undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2020 210,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 208,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 207,218 miles

O/s track rod end gaiter is perishing.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 207,218 miles

O/s track rod end gaiter is perishing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 204,010 miles

N/s rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak ()

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2017 204,002 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak ()

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2016 198,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc is corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 198,570 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc is corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 & worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 195,089 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both front suspension arm bushes parished

brake pads warning light on and o/s/r wires broken

dampness o/s/r shock absorber

oil leaks

slight play inside steering rack arm n/s/f

Pass 3 Nov 2014 189,114 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 189,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 185,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Head lamp aim too high and too low

Rear brake load valve ceased

Pass 30 Aug 2011 124,397 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 124,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 165,888 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

play in o/s inner rack joint

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2010 165,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

play in o/s inner rack joint

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 164,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emits blue smoke.

play in the offside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 157,173 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

evidense of previous brake fluid lak on master clylinder

n/s/f tyre low

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2008 157,173 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre low

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2007 153,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 153,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 142,711 miles

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

slight movement steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2006 142,711 miles

Nearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

interia mirror missing

slight movement steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2005 136,971 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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V136 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V136 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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V136 DGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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