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V188 DGF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

182,222 mi
Last recorded182,222 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 DGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 182,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 180,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 172,790 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 163,957 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle requires adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Nov 2022 163,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner door handle requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Dec 2021 156,128 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 156,128 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central hand brake return soring broken

Nearside side runner track corroded and small hole

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 145,372 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust split and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central hand brake return soring broken

Nearside side runner track corroded and small hole

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 137,767 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside board runner loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 137,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside board runner loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Fail 30 Nov 2018 128,667 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,520 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,375 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side also ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adornments on rear view mirror

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2016 108,311 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side also ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adornments on rear view mirror

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,475 miles

Front both rack ends have slight play

Front exhaust shield loose

Front indicators loosing colour

Nearside Front bump stop split

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,312 miles

heat shield insecure

offside front tyre cut but not to cords

play in nearside headlamp

Fail 18 Nov 2014 87,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heat shield insecure

offside front tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,018 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 72,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,410 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering slightly stiff on idle

Fail 23 Nov 2011 66,405 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering slightly stiff on idle

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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V188 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V188 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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V188 DGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V188 DGF shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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