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V240 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

163,772 mi
Last recorded163,772 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 163,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 157,463 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack is weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 157,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack is weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 157,259 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 157,257 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,747 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 155,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 151,433 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 151,392 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet around battery area (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

alternator light is on

Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,150 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (lower bushes) (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

all brake discs pitting

play in steering inner joints and slight up and down movement in steering wheel

possible fuel leak damp on under tray (needs attention)

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 25 Nov 2019 148,147 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 148,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 144,544 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front uppers and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to various sections on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2018 144,542 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front uppers and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to various sections on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2017 143,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 143,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing bolts missing from all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating on both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 143,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay wires go across the engine (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking Injector leak off hoses (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.40.18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.40.18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.40.18 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cuts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear doors not in use, rear air ride suspension defective

Pass 20 Jun 2013 140,477 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2013 140,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 137,887 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 137,887 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 134,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 131,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 129,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 129,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 126,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 122,293 miles

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

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

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

only drivers belt tested as only drivers seat fitted

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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V240 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V240 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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V240 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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