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V404 LGP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 LGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,177 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 78,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 77,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 68,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,940 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 58,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,085 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,231 miles

Centre Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,781 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,781 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,122 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,137 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,137 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,868 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 40,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,367 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,367 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,023 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advise rear pads getting low but ok for mot

Pass 7 Jul 2005 22,689 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V404 LGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V404 LGP, 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

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What year was V404 LGP registered?

V404 LGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V404 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V404 LGP shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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