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V171 DPW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

184,076 mi
Last recorded184,076 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 DPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 184,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at joins to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 183,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at joins to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 182,130 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 181,327 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 181,300 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced ns sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear axle mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 180,145 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 177,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 31 May 2022 177,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 173,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 173,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 169,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 169,521 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 165,596 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 165,594 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 161,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 161,340 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust being badly holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 155,490 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 155,490 miles

Emissions not tested bad oil leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 151,686 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 151,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 146,454 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 146,454 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

heat shield hanging off on exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,980 miles

drivers and centre seatbelts have slight cuts/ fraying

Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,647 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 125,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 125,714 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 124,151 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 113,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 113,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,197 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 102,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Fail 13 Oct 2007 91,975 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 13 Oct 2007 91,975 miles

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,531 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2006 83,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V171 DPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 V171 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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V171 DPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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