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V231 LJH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

229,166 mi
Last recorded229,166 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 LJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 229,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance/cross member, both front arches and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 229,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both fronts (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance/cross member, both front arches and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 225,271 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 225,271 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 219,183 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 219,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 212,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 205,605 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 205,605 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 201,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 198,647 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 198,631 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 1.1 ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 194,918 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 190,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 190,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 186,087 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 186,011 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner ball joint on track control arm worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 174,052 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 174,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 169,493 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 169,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 164,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 164,634 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 160,499 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 160,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 155,116 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 155,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 150,584 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 147,430 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 147,430 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 133,347 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 120,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 120,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 97,605 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 97,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 92,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

offside door mirror cracked

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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V231 LJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V231 LJH, 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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V231 LJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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