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V251 FMS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,410 mi
Last recorded206,410 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 FMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 206,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and hoses covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2023 206,405 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and hoses covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2022 203,041 miles

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

Front brake disc plates slightly corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all the under side is under sealed

Fail 6 May 2022 203,041 miles

Front Body component insecure grill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front brake disc plates slightly corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all the under side is under sealed

Pass 25 Mar 2021 200,452 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plates corroded and split

Offside Front brake back plates corroded and split

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears bindeing (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms covered with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of under neth of vehicle and has been covered with thick under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rigid brake pipes been covered with thick under seal

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2019 197,881 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

mid section of parking brake slight corrosion

outer sills, all 4 side arches internally, brake pipes and suspension components covered in black waxoyl can't be inspected properly under vehicle and sides

Fail 28 Jun 2019 197,873 miles

Body component insecure boost pressure gauge on the engine bay (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure front of the battery In engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

mid section of parking brake slight corrosion

outer sills, all 4 side arches internally, brake pipes and suspension components covered in black waxoyl can't be inspected properly under vehicle and sides

Pass 23 Jun 2018 194,960 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass has slight damage

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly low

under vehicle covered in black waxoyl including brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2016 192,291 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

parking brake cables slightly deteriorated

under vehicle all covered in grease including pipes and cables

under vehicle brake pipes corroded and greased

Pass 8 Jul 2015 184,879 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

waxoyl black under vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2014 180,783 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under vehicle all covered in waxoyl black

Pass 24 Apr 2013 174,304 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 174,261 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 168,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 168,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 158,437 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

none standard wheels and tyres fitted at time of test 225-40-18

slight damage on n/s front door mirror glass but not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Feb 2010 146,735 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 146,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 135,038 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 135,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 121,734 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 121,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 109,171 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 109,171 miles

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

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

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 92,182 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 92,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FMS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FMS, 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 FMS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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