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V159 DPW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,192 mi
Last recorded203,192 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 DPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 203,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe & joining nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 203,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill & floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe & joining nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 202,876 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad looks like it's been hot

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Noise while operating the clutch pedal like the fork is touching the pressure plate.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 202,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in side loading door area next to door seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of the front to rear pipe runs over the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad looks like it has got hot

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Noise once the clucth pedal is depressed like the fork is going through the pressure plate.

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 197,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 197,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 187,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 187,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 175,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes either side of the joint by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo covered in paint/underseal.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area below fuel filler location.

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have slight corrosion on seam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting strengthening plate both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 175,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage securing nut to leaver arm. (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 2 rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation section of cable, the small guide bush worn through and rubbing metal. (1.1.15 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes either side of the joint by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo covered in paint/underseal.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area below fuel filler location.

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have slight corrosion on seam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting strengthening plate both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,595 miles

Brake servo painted with under seal

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near rear of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 166,595 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo painted with under seal

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near rear of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 158,022 miles

Nearside Rear arch damaged and rusty

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 158,022 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear arch damaged and rusty

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 155,838 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake master cylinder and servo corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 152,719 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 152,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 150,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 150,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 147,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 142,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 140,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 140,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 139,171 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 139,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 128,350 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 117,079 miles

Front Grill Not Fully Secure

Fail 5 Feb 2010 117,079 miles

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

Front Grill Not Fully Secure

Pass 5 Feb 2009 114,116 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 114,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise chip in windscreen

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 96,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 87,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 87,747 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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V159 DPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V159 DPW, 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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V159 DPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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