CarVerify

Free Car Check

V38 GCS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,625 mi
Last recorded146,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 GCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 146,625 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2025 146,013 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 145,998 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and close to n/s/r flexi, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to n/s/r flexi,slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,981 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,898 miles

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

nearside sill corroded but not excessively

offside front inner arch corroded but not excessively

Pass 30 Sep 2019 144,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 144,114 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 143,598 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 143,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 142,486 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on both brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r brake disc outer surface pitted and corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 140,618 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 139,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 139,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 138,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear n/s inner track rod

Fail 10 Sep 2013 138,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight wear n/s inner track rod

Pass 26 Sep 2012 134,770 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 134,768 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 131,849 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 131,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside inner constant velocity boot burst

Pass 24 Aug 2010 124,301 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 124,292 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 119,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 117,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 114,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 105,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 105,249 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V38 GCS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V38 GCS, 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

How do I check the history of V38 GCS?

You can check the full history of V38 GCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V38 GCS registered?

V38 GCS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V38 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V38 GCS shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V38 GCS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V38 GCS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.