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V152 LWT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

122,459 mi
Last recorded122,459 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 LWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 122,459 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 122,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 118,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2025 118,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 116,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 113,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,734 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,212 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 102,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,629 miles

nearside and offside rack ends have lateral play not considered excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,096 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,923 miles

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

vehicle leaning to off-side

Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,923 miles

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

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

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

vehicle leaning to off-side

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,383 miles

slight play in n/s/f tie rod arm

slight play in o/s/f tie rod arm

Fail 16 Aug 2013 91,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in n/s/f tie rod arm

slight play in o/s/f tie rod arm

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 87,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 85,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 84,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 82,898 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 66,768 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 66,746 miles

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

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

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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V152 LWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 V152 LWT, 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 V152 LWT registered?

V152 LWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V152 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V152 LWT shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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