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V174 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

260,448 mi
Last recorded260,448 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 260,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 260,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 256,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 252,600 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 249,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 246,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 243,270 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 236,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 222,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 214,451 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 214,451 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 204,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 192,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 182,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 173,216 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 166,169 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 166,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 157,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 157,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 147,818 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 147,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 139,565 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 139,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 131,963 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 131,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 121,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 110,032 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 110,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 92,499 miles

advise offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

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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V174 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V174 VRP, 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 V174 VRP registered?

V174 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 1999.

Is V174 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V174 VRP shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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