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V260 DLH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,679 mi
Last recorded187,679 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 DLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 187,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 183,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 176,095 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 167,812 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 158,998 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 153,146 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 142,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 133,425 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 123,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,912 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,254 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,853 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,607 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,598 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,850 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,031 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 29,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DLH, 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 DLH registered?

V260 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V260 DLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V260 DLH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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