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V166 DGF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

265,834 mi
Last recorded265,834 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 DGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 265,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 265,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 264,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 263,909 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 263,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 262,451 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 261,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 260,825 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 259,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 258,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 256,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 255,110 miles

Oil leak

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

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s front lower ball joint dust cover slightly perished

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

rear brake discs slightly rusty

slight play in the steering rack o/s

Pass 24 Oct 2013 245,535 miles

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

o/s/r lamp repaired with tape

rear number plate slightly obscured

slight engine oil weeps

slight play at steering rack

stone chips in screen

Pass 23 Oct 2012 236,032 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

stone chip windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2012 236,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

heat shield loose at the front

stone chip windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 224,029 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 224,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 211,629 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

oil light flashing

rear wiper rubber split

stone chip windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2010 211,629 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

oil light flashing

rear brake discs worn and rusty

rear wiper rubber split

stone chip windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2009 201,541 miles

rear wiper rubber split

slight play in the steering rack

stone chip windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2008 191,488 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

oil light flashing

slight play steering rack on the o/s

Fail 22 Sep 2008 191,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rusty

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

oil light flashing

slight play steering rack on the o/s

Pass 21 Sep 2007 178,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty

stone chip windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2006 162,264 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 21 Sep 2006 162,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat sheild insecure at front

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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V166 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V166 DGF, 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 V166 DGF registered?

V166 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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