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V193 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

246,681 mi
Last recorded246,681 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV193 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 246,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch front & rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached upper section (grille) (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 246,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/ sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside centre outer sill corroded

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

Wheel arches corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2024 246,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/ sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside centre outer sill corroded

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/ sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel arches corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2023 233,104 miles

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 233,098 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Axial tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Gear linkage is loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 223,574 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 215,162 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 215,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 206,787 miles

Nearside Damage To Body Panels And Sliding Door

Pass 6 Dec 2018 198,418 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 198,418 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 192,350 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 192,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 183,816 miles

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Rear chassis corroding at spring seats.

Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Steering rack mountiong bushes perishing.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 183,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Rear chassis corroding at spring seats.

Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Steering rack mountiong bushes perishing.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 175,684 miles

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside mirror cracked.

Offside rear tyre low.

Rear chassis corroding at spring mounts.

Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Steering rack mounting bushes are starting to perish

Fail 17 Dec 2015 175,684 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside front wishbone FRONT bush (2.4.G.2)

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

Offside mirror cracked.

Offside rear tyre low.

Rear chassis corroding at spring mounts.

Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 166,306 miles

front metal brake pipes to flexis corroding.

offside mirror cracked.

offside rear tyre low.

rear chassis starting to corrode at spring mounts.

rear metal brake pipes from flexis to wheels corroding.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 166,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front metal brake pipes to flexis corroding.

offside mirror cracked.

offside rear tyre low.

rear chassis starting to corrode at spring mounts.

rear metal brake pipes from flexis to wheels corroding.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 157,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 157,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 147,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 147,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 141,126 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 136,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to nearside side door no sharp edges at time of test

slight cracking to rear offside tyre sidewall

slight wear to rear brakes discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 132,871 miles

n/s mirror damaged

slight play in anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 14 Apr 2010 132,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s mirror damaged

slight play in anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Apr 2009 127,242 miles

Exhaust centre in poor condition

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R light lens cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2009 127,242 miles

Exhaust centre in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 120,882 miles

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

offside rear and nearside front brake pad wear indicator sensor wires broken

offside rear suspension air bag deflated

Fail 9 Apr 2008 120,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

offside rear and nearside front brake pad wear indicator sensor wires broken

offside rear suspension air bag deflated

Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,666 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 108,743 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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V193 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 V193 VRP, 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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V193 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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