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V150 DGP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

139,241 mi
Last recorded139,241 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 DGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 139,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 139,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 139,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 137,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2025 137,162 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 135,842 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 135,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,900 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 129,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,007 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 125,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central, behind sliding door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints have play ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 116,113 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,705 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 110,703 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 98,369 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished.

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished.

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

Offside Front headlamp glass damaged.

slight free play in both front steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 May 2016 98,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished.

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished.

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

Offside Front headlamp glass damaged.

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

slight free play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,654 miles

Added 0.7 litres of oil to carry out emissions test. n/s/f healamp has condensation inside. o/s/f headlamp chipped. Slight play in steeting arm joint n/s/f.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 96,654 miles

Added 0.7 litres of oil to carry out emissions test. n/s/f healamp has condensation inside. o/s/f headlamp chipped. Slight play in steeting arm joint n/s/f.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 91,042 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,200 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,598 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 75,252 miles

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

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

slight play in both steeringrack drumsticks

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,397 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,374 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 66,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror housing is broken.

offside headlamp lens is chipped and condensated.

Fail 13 Oct 2007 66,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror housing is broken.

offside headlamp lens is chipped and condensated.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 58,716 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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V150 DGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 V150 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.

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V150 DGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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