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V276 DJH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

280,193 mi
Last recorded280,193 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV276 DJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 280,193 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess central park brake cable starting to deteriorate (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 280,193 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess central park brake cable starting to deteriorate (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 278,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 278,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap mount area coroded, not excessive.

Pass 17 Apr 2023 277,660 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable condition poor - central cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing defective but buckle functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area - adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear suspension pick up point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 276,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 275,922 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 274,251 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 274,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 273,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 272,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 271,585 miles

n/s/f steering arm inner side slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2016 270,662 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2014 268,354 miles

Brake ware warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre cracking up due to age

Oil light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 266,382 miles

both rear tyres splitting on side wall

Fail 17 Aug 2013 266,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres splitting on side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 264,421 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 260,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 255,897 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 255,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 251,394 miles

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

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

some play in nearside and offside steering rack mechanism

Fail 7 Oct 2008 251,393 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

some play in nearside and offside steering rack mechanism

Pass 30 Oct 2007 237,356 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 210,378 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os door mirror cracked

osf inner cv boot split

Pass 22 Nov 2005 173,171 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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V276 DJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V276 DJH, 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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V276 DJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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