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V260 DFV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,840 mi
Last recorded73,840 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 DFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 69,916 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 69,869 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 68,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 65,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 63,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,408 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,404 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,575 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,828 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 56,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,009 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,131 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,390 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Off side front lower ball joint gaitor is torn

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

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily scored and pitted. REPAIRED

Slight run out on near side front brake disc

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,390 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Off side front lower ball joint gaitor is torn

Rear brake discs heavily scored and pitted. REPAIRED

Slight run out on near side front brake disc

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,139 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 38,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,328 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,921 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,919 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,722 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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V260 DFV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V260 DFV, 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 V260 DFV registered?

V260 DFV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 October 1999.

Is V260 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V260 DFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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