MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) side and up and down. (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting detached (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
exhaust heat shield insecure
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake discs has slight corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front brake discs has slight corrosion
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs
slight wear rack
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s seat belt release is poor
rear number plate poor
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s seat belt release is poor
rear number plate poor
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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V183 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 V183 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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V183 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 1999.
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