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V331 NVX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,254 mi
Last recorded164,254 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 NVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 164,254 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 160,594 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 158,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

van is going rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2023 158,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

van is going rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2022 155,861 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

van going very rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2022 155,860 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

van going very rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,797 miles

lots of under seal

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine smoking

Pass 18 Dec 2020 148,980 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill holed and rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering wheel has play

Fail 17 Dec 2020 148,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill holed and rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering wheel has play

Pass 12 Dec 2019 147,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 147,146 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 145,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2018 142,467 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 142,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 138,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 138,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,102 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 133,101 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,481 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 126,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 121,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 121,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 110,623 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 110,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2011 104,115 miles

front discs worn

small amount of end float in steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2011 103,935 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs and pads worn

small amount of end float in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2010 90,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 84,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,355 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,128 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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V331 NVX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V331 NVX, 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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V331 NVX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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