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V35 FDS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

118,384 mi
Last recorded118,384 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 FDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 118,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes have underseal on them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both roll bar link rod upper bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,396 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF & NSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wish bone ball cover at hub end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 112,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 112,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,000 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 110,975 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 109,300 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,344 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,727 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in front antiroll bar drop links and d bushes

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,423 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 12 Sep 2018 103,947 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,483 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,428 miles

corrosion across exhaust system

undertrays fitted

various small oil leaks across engine

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to vehicle underbody

rear wiper split

slight oil leak to rear of engine area

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system

corrosion to power steering pipes

engine oil leak at filler neck/rocker gasket areas

front discs lipped/worn

front wipers smearing screen

offside front washer jet slightly blocked operates ok

rear coil spring corroded

signs of coolant leak from bleed pipe area

Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system

corrosion to power steering pipes

engine oil leak at filler neck/rocker gasket areas

front discs lipped/worn

front wipers smearing screen

offside front washer jet slightly blocked operates ok

rear coil spring corroded

signs of coolant leak from bleed pipe area

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,418 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system

front discs lipped/worn

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

offside front wiper split slightly still clears screen efficently

oil leak from rocker gasket area

rear tyres becoming close to waremarkers

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion across exhaust system

front discs lipped/worn

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

offside front wiper split slightly still clears screen efficently

oil leak from rocker gasket area

rear discs lipped/worn

rear tyres becoming close to waremarkers

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped/worn

large undertray fitted to vehicle

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded/worn

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

service/inspection lamp on dash

spare wheel security

underbody wet at time of test (raining)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,863 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,281 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Aug 2009 52,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,581 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,017 miles

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

offside bottom ball joint dust cover torn

Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,854 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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V35 FDS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 V35 FDS, 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 V35 FDS registered?

V35 FDS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V35 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V35 FDS shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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