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V215 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

191,354 mi
Last recorded191,354 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 191,354 miles

underside dirty

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion and damage to body work

offside front outrigger, nearside front inner/outer sill rear crossmember and tow bar corroded

steering rack mounting bushes worn

steering slightly tight

Fail 7 Oct 2025 191,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion and damage to body work

knocking from front unable to locate

offside front outrigger, nearside front inner/outer sill rear crossmember and tow bar corroded

steering rack mounting bushes worn

steering slightly tight

underside dirty

Pass 11 Oct 2024 189,001 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion and damage to body work

steering slightly stiff

tow bar corroded

underside corroded and dirty

Fail 23 Sep 2024 188,996 miles

Drive shaft joint excessively worn both outers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches and rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear trailing arms corroded

rear spring cups and chassis legs, nearside front outer sill corroded

steering stiff in operation

tow bar corroded

underside dirty

Pass 18 Sep 2023 186,647 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

rear shocks corroded

steering slightly stiff in operation

underside dirty

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounts and arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and tow bar corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

damage and corrosion to body work

offside outer cv pin holed

Pass 20 Sep 2022 185,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and both fronts to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear trailing arms corroded

corrosion and damage to body work

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear light lens damaged

steering rack stiff in operation

towbar and mountings corroded

underside dirty

Fail 15 Sep 2022 185,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and both fronts to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear trailing arms corroded

corrosion and damage to body work

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear light lens damaged

steering rack stiff in operation

towbar and mountings corroded

underside dirty

Pass 17 Aug 2021 183,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears, both fronts to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

damage and corrosion to body work

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear light damaged

steering rack stiff

tow bar corroded

underside dirty

Fail 16 Aug 2021 183,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears, both fronts to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

damage and corrosion to body work

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear light damaged

steering rack stiff

tow bar corroded

underside dirty

Pass 16 Sep 2020 182,341 miles

underside dirty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to body work and damage

free play in both upper ball joints

front anti roll bar bushes and drop links worn

heavy squeak from offside front suspension

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2020 182,339 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring mountings, nearside rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to body work and damage

front anti roll bar bushes and drop links worn

heavy squeak from offside front suspension

offside rear light unit damaged

underside dirty

Pass 21 Aug 2019 180,656 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to underside

heavy squeak from offside front suspension

nearside headlamp condensated

underside dirty

Pass 1 Aug 2018 178,522 miles

Offside Front suspension has very heavy squeek

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

all brake pipes and flexis deteriorated and corroded

all cv boots deteriorated

front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

under side dirty

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 178,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has very heavy squeek

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

all brake pipes and flexis deteriorated and corroded

all cv boots deteriorated

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 176,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body work has corrosion in places

creaking from offside front torsion bar unable to trace

Fail 23 Aug 2017 176,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body work has corrosion in places

both rear tyres cracked between treads

creaking from offside front torsion bar unable to trace

Pass 24 Jun 2015 168,496 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 168,480 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 163,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 163,696 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 156,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 149,104 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 149,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pipe unions corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 140,433 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 140,433 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 130,711 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 130,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,345 miles

discs worn

mirror cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2007 108,790 miles

o/s/r brake hose unions rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2006 103,875 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

driver`s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2006 103,875 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside main beam light faulty

Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,802 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 92,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V215 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 V215 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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V215 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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