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V187 DGF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

250,381 mi
Last recorded250,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 DGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 250,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 235,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 219,816 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 209,400 miles

play in steering wheel

rear discs corroded

slight play in steering rack rubbers

small oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 203,183 miles

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

both steering rack gaitor perishing

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2016 194,300 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 184,739 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 184,687 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 184,249 miles

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

Front pads wearing thin

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 174,974 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 159,343 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 10 Dec 2009 140,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 122,616 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 113,817 miles

Belly pan fitted

Front anti-roll bar link arm bushes slightly worn

Handbrake cable starting to wear

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 113,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Belly pan fitted

Front anti-roll bar link arm bushes slightly worn

Handbrake cable starting to wear

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 108,220 miles

Belly pan fitted

hand brake cable starting to corroad

nearside rear tyre wearing outter eage

Fail 18 Dec 2006 108,220 miles

Belly pan fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake cable starting to corroad

nearside rear tyre wearing outter eage

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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V187 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V187 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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V187 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V187 DGF safe to buy?

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