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V371 OOR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Lpg 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

98,714 mi
Last recorded98,714 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 OOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,714 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2026 98,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

box on back may be obstructing rear number plate and rear lights

headlights have converters fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2023 86,267 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder /dash cam ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

box on rear may be obstructing rear number plate

headlights have converters fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 81,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,495 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 76,453 miles

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

Both rear tyres aged

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,963 miles

Slight side to side play at both front wheels

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,740 miles

All 4 shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Front tyres aged

Headlamp masks fitted but not effecting the beam patterns

Vehicle is very close to it's maximum weight limit

Fail 6 Mar 2018 60,774 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4 shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Front tyres aged

Headlamp masks fitted but not effecting the beam patterns

Vehicle is very close to it's maximum weight limit

Fail 19 Feb 2018 60,740 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Wires tied back near the gas tank under the rear of the vehicle (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Wires tied back near the gas tank under the rear of the vehicle (1.9.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4 shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Engine auxiliary drive pulley exposed through the engine under tray

Front tyres aged

Headlamp masks fitted but not effecting the headlamp patterns

Vehicle very near it's maximum weight limit

Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,745 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 37,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 37,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,250 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear tyre aged

Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,250 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre aged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,126 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general corrosion to all components due to lack of use

Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,090 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general corrosion to all components due to lack of use

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,073 miles

offside & nearside front tyres sidewalls splitting

Fail 9 Jul 2008 20,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside & nearside front tyres sidewalls splitting

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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V371 OOR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V371 OOR, 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 V371 OOR registered?

V371 OOR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V371 OOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V371 OOR shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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