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V305 LOE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

203,356 mi
Last recorded203,356 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 LOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 203,356 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 203,109 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 202,917 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 202,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 202,414 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 200,936 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 200,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 200,317 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 198,642 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 198,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper brackets insecure

Nearside Front Inner wing holed (not in prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rectifier loose under bonnet

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Jun 2017 197,596 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 197,596 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 193,025 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 193,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 190,163 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 184,608 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 179,678 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 173,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 160,141 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 146,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 133,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play to offside and nearside of steering rack ends

Pass 24 Aug 2007 125,716 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 125,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 112,551 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 112,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 92,025 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 92,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V305 LOE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V305 LOE, 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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V305 LOE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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