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V34 JGW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

211,899 mi
Last recorded211,899 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 JGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 211,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 208,701 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 201,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 193,119 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated From caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has slight movement

Fail 16 Sep 2022 193,119 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated From caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has slight movement

Pass 17 Sep 2021 183,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 176,638 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 168,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 158,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2017 150,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 150,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 139,555 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,666 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 107,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,438 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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V34 JGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V34 JGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V34 JGW registered?

V34 JGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V34 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V34 JGW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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