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V183 DGF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

230,615 mi
Last recorded230,615 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 DGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 230,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 230,604 miles

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))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 230,593 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 222,596 miles

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 222,595 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 211,906 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 202,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 202,924 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 191,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 183,004 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 183,003 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 174,229 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 174,225 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 169,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 169,714 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 168,782 miles

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 168,782 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 168,753 miles

front brake discs has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2016 168,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 142,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 119,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,868 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 80,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,984 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 70,984 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,730 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 63,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,068 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 56,068 miles

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?

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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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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