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V318 WUB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

200,423 mi
Last recorded200,423 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 WUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 200,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 200,423 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine stabilizer bush. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material little one (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 192,538 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 192,538 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 177,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 177,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 162,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 150,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 138,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,621 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 118,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,766 miles

steering rack worn

Fail 22 Aug 2017 106,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking brake pipe popped on roller test (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure on adjusters (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering rack worn

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,260 miles

difficult to assess the rear brake valve performance

r/n/s tyre going out of shape

r/o/s and both front tyres aged and the structure is perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2016 94,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

29% front brake imbalance

difficult to assess the rear brake valve performance

r/n/s tyre going out of shape

r/o/s and both front tyres aged and the structure is perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,293 miles

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s wiper blade poor

play in both steering rack ends strong advise

Fail 24 Aug 2015 81,293 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn unable to see pads

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s wiper blade poor

play in both steering rack ends strong advise

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,281 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 26,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,078 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 24,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,762 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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V318 WUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V318 WUB, 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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V318 WUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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