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V238 UNV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 54,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs. vehicle has been sat up for long periods in between use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 54,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs. vehicle has been sat up for long periods in between use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 53,291 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 53,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,164 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 50,163 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 47,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,728 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 46,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords changed with spare (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,720 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,636 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 46,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,181 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,202 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,156 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,469 miles

slight surface rust on front discs due to standing

Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have slight cracking to the outside of tyre walls

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,375 miles

front tyres sidewalls perished & split

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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V238 UNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V238 UNV, 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 V238 UNV registered?

V238 UNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V238 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 UNV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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