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V256 FMS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,016 mi
Last recorded188,016 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 FMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 188,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 187,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 185,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 184,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 181,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 178,992 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 178,991 miles

Front Bumper insecure front panel not secure underneath corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil/water warning lights on

Pass 20 Jul 2019 178,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 178,120 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 177,256 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 175,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 175,758 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 172,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 170,883 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 166,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 166,752 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 160,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

exhaust possible leak manifold area

front brake hoses splitting

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

play in steering wheel top bush

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2012 160,524 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust possible leak manifold area

front brake hoses splitting

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

play in steering wheel top bush

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2011 150,624 miles

exhaust starting to leak

front tyres edges badly worn

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 14 Apr 2010 142,935 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 136,542 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 136,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 124,010 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 124,010 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 114,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 114,735 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2006 105,197 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 105,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V256 FMS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V256 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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V256 FMS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V256 FMS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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