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V251 DHN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,007 miles

Emissions erratic

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 81,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (shock absorber mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (within hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,943 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,765 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 66,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,397 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,187 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight movement front upper steering pivots

underneath obscured by fittings

Fail 10 Feb 2017 61,185 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

front brakes have imbalance

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

tyres perished

underneath obscured by fittings

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,681 miles

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

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

Play in o/s/f rack end

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in o/s/f rack end

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,298 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust hanger at nearside detached

rear brake pads look low

Fail 13 Sep 2014 56,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust hanger at nearside detached

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,783 miles

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

exhaust hanger snapped

front shock absorber bushes perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,783 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

exhaust hanger snapped

front shock absorber bushes perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine running fault

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,662 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine surges on idle

Fail 20 Aug 2011 49,661 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine surges on idle

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 45,267 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 36,716 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,357 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 31,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,474 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 27,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,775 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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V251 DHN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 V251 DHN, 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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V251 DHN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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