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V344 UUD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

199,403 mi
Last recorded199,403 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV344 UUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 199,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 197,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 197,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 194,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 193,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 193,182 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 190,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 189,410 miles

rear discs corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2020 189,410 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2019 188,024 miles

chassis areas corroding

paintwork poor

rear tyres badly cracking /perished

running on gas/ lpg

Fail 30 May 2019 188,013 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

chassis areas corroding

paintwork poor

rear tyres badly cracking /perished

running on gas/ lpg

Pass 4 Jun 2018 184,876 miles

LPG CONVERTED -TESTED ON GAS

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear brake pads slightly lower than other side

Fail 18 May 2018 184,744 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

LPG CONVERTED -TESTED ON GAS

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear brake pads slightly lower than other side

Pass 19 May 2017 180,214 miles

corrosion hole by battery tray

Fail 17 May 2017 180,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

corrosion hole by battery tray

oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2016 176,361 miles

handbrake cable corroded /stiff operation

Fail 23 May 2016 176,361 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

handbrake cable corroded /stiff operation

Fail 26 May 2015 172,416 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front discs corroded

front handbrake cable starting to fray

front wipers split

Pass 26 May 2015 172,416 miles

front discs corroded

front handbrake cable starting to fray

front wipers split

Pass 20 May 2014 166,577 miles

exhaust corroded slight blow

inner front arches corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 159,601 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 159,509 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 151,915 miles

corrosion chassis areas

exhaust bracket broken front pipe

front number plate poor

Pass 3 Mar 2011 144,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 144,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 137,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 2 Mar 2010 137,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 130,996 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan + all suspension armr

Pass 17 Jan 2008 115,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,230 miles

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 96,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V344 UUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 V344 UUD, 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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V344 UUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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