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V340 DAA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

226,199 mi
Last recorded226,199 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV340 DAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 226,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near suspension arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near rear suspension arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective tyre is perishing/cracking ()

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides various places underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 220,382 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes perished

Bottom gearbox stabilizer bushes worn and separating

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front to rear brake pipes rusty to limit

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perished and starting to split

Nearside front steering rack gaiter starting to split

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter perished

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight oil leak from offside diff seal

Stonechips in windscreen

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2022 210,818 miles

Both front upper and lower suspension bushes perished and worn

Both front, front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

Both inner sill panels rusty

Both rear tyres getting down

Stonechip in windscreen

Various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2022 210,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever on caliper possibly seized (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various places front and rear underneath and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective tyre is split and worn ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 202,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper is insecure (not clipped on) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper is insecure(not clipped on) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 202,047 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements is propped up inside the windscreen (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure propped up inside the windscreen (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper is insecure (not clipped on) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper is insecure(not clipped on) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 196,484 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 196,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 191,698 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 191,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 183,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 168,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 158,375 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 157,909 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 151,741 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front shocker bushes are slightly perished

Fail 18 Feb 2014 140,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 140,211 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,577 miles

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

front bump stops only just clear restrainers.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 132,571 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 130,795 miles

brake warning light on

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 5 Dec 2011 130,794 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

o/s/f tyre low

s;light play o/s/f inner tie rod

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 114,260 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

offside front brake pad low

Fail 2 Dec 2010 114,260 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

offside front brake pad low

Fail 10 Nov 2009 102,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,196 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 96,870 miles

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

O/S rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 11 Nov 2008 96,870 miles

O/S rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 21 Nov 2007 94,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 94,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,885 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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V340 DAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 V340 DAA, 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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V340 DAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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