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V143 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,161 mi
Last recorded194,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 194,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 194,028 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 193,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 193,360 miles

NS and OS front lower shock bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 193,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

NS and OS front lower shock bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 187,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on wishbone (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on wishbone (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight lift in both upper ball joints

Pass 5 Jun 2015 178,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 178,162 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 169,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 169,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 163,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 163,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 156,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 150,048 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 143,662 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 143,662 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 136,884 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 136,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 127,834 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 127,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 121,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 115,387 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 115,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 111,161 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 111,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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V143 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V143 VRP, 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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V143 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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