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V181 RJO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,677 mi
Last recorded206,677 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 RJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 206,677 miles

Offside Front wheel arch taped

Fail 1 Apr 2026 206,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push fit cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front wheel arch taped

Pass 3 Apr 2025 202,651 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch tape over sharp edge

Pass 29 Mar 2024 195,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material securing nut at brake pipe end corroded but still secure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material securing nut at brake pipe end corroded but still secure (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 195,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material securing nut at brake pipe end corroded but still secure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material securing nut at brake pipe end corroded but still secure (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 186,230 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 186,230 miles

Brake cable damaged Both rear handbrake cables frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear from above tank to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front starting to seperate (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 182,219 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main/ mid -rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 178,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 173,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 173,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 169,415 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 161,877 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 161,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 155,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 155,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,249 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 146,249 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 144,686 miles

steering rack inner rack ends slight play

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2016 144,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack inner rack ends slight play

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2015 142,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 142,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 140,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 140,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 138,760 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner tread

small crack in screen

Pass 27 Jul 2010 134,163 miles

os upper sc reen cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2009 132,150 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 132,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 127,766 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 114,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 98,577 miles

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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V181 RJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V181 RJO, 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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V181 RJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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