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V389 HBK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,234 mi
Last recorded61,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 HBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 61,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,737 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Glow plug light flashing on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 55,411 miles

Additional non standard rear lights not all working

Glow plug light flashing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged from body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear service brake efforts low

wiper blades smeary

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,426 miles

Additional lights fitted to rear, nearside of these are not working

Corrosion on offside rear chassis leg (just above top shock bolt)

Front brake hoses perished

Glow plug light flashing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 30 Nov 2020 49,896 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside additional brake and indicator lights not working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area

both front brake hose's slightly deteriorated/perished

coil light flashing

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area heavily corroded, hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both front steering rack arm joints

Pass 7 Nov 2018 37,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in nearside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

Pass 8 Nov 2017 33,432 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 33,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,278 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,451 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

minor play in offside front steering arm

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,303 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,287 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 16,194 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,626 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 15,403 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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V389 HBK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V389 HBK, 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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V389 HBK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V389 HBK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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