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V401 DAO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

255,874 mi
Last recorded255,874 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 DAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 255,874 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 255,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 237,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 220,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 203,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 203,689 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 189,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 189,835 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 176,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 165,386 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 165,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested no reading due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 146,348 miles

Front brake pads worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,463 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,997 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,108 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,126 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,338 miles

brakes showing min efficiency to pass test

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,716 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,641 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 54,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,260 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 53,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,945 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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V401 DAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V401 DAO, 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 V401 DAO?

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What year was V401 DAO registered?

V401 DAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V401 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V401 DAO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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