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V301 DLH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

215,804 mi
Last recorded215,804 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 DLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 215,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter perishing

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 215,803 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not bolted on (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter perishing

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 215,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread damage needs new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread damage needs new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 215,751 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread damage needs new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread damage needs new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 215,614 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2018 215,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 210,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 209,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 207,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 205,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 202,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 199,550 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 196,464 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 193,159 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 189,831 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 185,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 175,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 156,849 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 131,824 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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V301 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V301 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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V301 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V301 DLH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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