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V347 LDV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

241,476 mi
Last recorded241,476 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV347 LDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 241,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 236,408 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 236,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chaffing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake wear light showing on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2022 230,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 219,879 miles

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

Offside Front Washer jet not working

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 219,872 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit (0.7) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Toe Adjuster Nut Loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Washer jet not working

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 212,139 miles

235/45R17 Tyres are fitted at time of test.

Front Exhaust heat shield is insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 212,129 miles

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

Horn not working Gongs, Bells or Sirens are not acceptable. (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

235/45R17 Tyres are fitted at time of test.

Front Exhaust heat shield is insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 210,403 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 210,386 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near & offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam near & offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working near & offside (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working near & offside (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured near & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 204,042 miles

235/45R17 tyres are fitted to front & rear axles at time of test

Smoke readings just met required limit at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2016 194,039 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 194,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 186,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 179,273 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 169,301 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 158,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

o/s headlamp adjuster inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2011 144,235 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 144,235 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 129,454 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 129,454 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 115,654 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 115,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 98,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,385 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside mirror in poor condition

offside mirror in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2006 76,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,600 miles

front number plate damaged

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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V347 LDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V347 LDV, 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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What year was V347 LDV registered?

V347 LDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V347 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V347 LDV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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