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V225 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

199,942 mi
Last recorded199,942 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 199,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 198,084 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 195,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 194,316 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 193,082 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 190,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 189,096 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 186,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 183,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 177,746 miles

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

rack gaiter

Pass 7 Mar 2015 173,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 169,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 164,361 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 158,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 153,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 147,192 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 141,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 141,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 135,501 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 135,501 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 128,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 116,446 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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V225 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V225 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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What year was V225 VRP registered?

V225 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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