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V145 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

218,266 mi
Last recorded218,266 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 218,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2024 218,026 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2023 217,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front and rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension conponents corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 217,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front and rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension conponents corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 217,447 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2021 217,180 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 217,118 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2019 217,089 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2018 216,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 216,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 216,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 216,269 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 216,269 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 207,014 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 196,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 186,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 178,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 169,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 160,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 147,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 135,460 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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V145 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V145 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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What year was V145 VRP registered?

V145 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V145 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V145 VRP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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