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V144 DGP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,998 mi
Last recorded222,998 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 DGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 222,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 222,990 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 209,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 204,281 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 204,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 201,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 196,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 193,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 189,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 184,362 miles

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Aug 2018 184,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

offside front foglamp glass cracked

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2017 169,977 miles

front antiroll bar rubbers/ bushes slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2016 159,540 miles

front antiroll bar bushes/ rubbers slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 12 Aug 2015 149,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 149,054 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 136,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 126,278 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 126,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 115,011 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,988 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,513 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 64,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

welds on silencer box of exhaust are cracked and leaking.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 56,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,557 miles

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

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

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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V144 DGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V144 DGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V144 DGP registered?

V144 DGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V144 DGP safe to buy?

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