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V391 DVU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

271,814 mi
Last recorded271,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 271,814 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 271,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 267,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 267,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 261,997 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills weakened by corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2018 261,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s & n/s outer sills weakened by corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 255,106 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)

front wings heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 243,868 miles

offside front outer sill heavily corroded

offside front wing shows slight jagged edges

slight play in steering column

Fail 1 Nov 2016 243,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front outer sill heavily corroded

offside front wing shows slight jagged edges

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Oct 2015 235,962 miles

Front wheel arches rusty

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 224,438 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 209,841 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 198,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 183,671 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 174,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 163,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 151,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 133,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 111,965 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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V391 DVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V391 DVU, 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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V391 DVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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