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V187 DLH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,107 mi
Last recorded142,107 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 DLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 142,107 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

Rear both side brakes pack plates corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 139,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 135,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 131,030 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 131,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 129,064 miles

Both forn metal brake pipes from the hose corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter leaking .

Fail 16 Jun 2022 129,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the hose . (1.1.11 (c))

Both forn metal brake pipes from the hose corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter leaking .

Fail 2 Jun 2022 128,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 128,419 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 127,702 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 127,702 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,688 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 122,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 119,015 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 117,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 116,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,822 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,765 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,410 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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V187 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DLH, 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 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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