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V406 DDY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

274,836 mi
Last recorded274,836 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 274,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion throughout underside and components

Pass 5 Jun 2025 271,689 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER SUPPORT ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 267,559 miles

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2024 267,559 miles

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2023 265,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 262,457 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Intermediate (both) near joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 258,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate (both) near joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 258,825 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate (both) near joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 253,225 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front outer steps some corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2020 253,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front outer steps some corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2019 243,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 239,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 239,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 231,379 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 231,370 miles

Central Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

side load door lower runner excessively corroded

side load door bottom roller worn away and adrift

Pass 17 May 2016 219,485 miles

Offside Front tyre is close to legal minimum and is wearing on inside edge

some corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded in places

some corrosion to underbody in places

some play in inner steering track rod knuckles

Fail 17 May 2016 219,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre is close to legal minimum and is wearing on inside edge

some corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded in places

some corrosion to underbody in places

some play in inner steering track rod knuckles

Pass 29 May 2015 205,964 miles

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

Evidence of rub markings from wheels on both front inner arches

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner sill damaged/holed

Offside headlamp lens chipped

Oil leak

Slight play in offside inner steering joint

Some wear in both front anti roll bar saddle bushes

Fail 29 May 2015 205,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Evidence of rub markings from wheels on both front inner arches

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner sill damaged/holed

Offside headlamp lens chipped

Oil leak

Slight play in offside inner steering joint

Some wear in both front anti roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 1 May 2014 187,970 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split slightly (may need attention soon)

offside rear tyre has a screw in its tread and tyre is soft (cannot remove valve cap to inflate tyre)

signs that offside rear brake disc has been getting hot

some ovality to rear offside brake disc during roller brake test

some wear in front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

stonechip in offside headlight lens

Fail 30 Apr 2014 187,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split slightly (may need attention soon)

offside rear tyre has a screw in its tread and tyre is soft (cannot remove valve cap to inflate tyre)

signs that offside rear brake disc has been getting hot

some freeplay on park brake lever

some wear in front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

stonechip in offside headlight lens

Pass 1 May 2013 174,014 miles

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 19 May 2012 170,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2011 165,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 160,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 156,189 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 156,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 153,347 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 153,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 145,826 miles

exhaust downpipe may have had a mounting to front crossmember at sometime advise further check.

some deteriation both rear tyres

Fail 14 May 2007 145,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

exhaust downpipe may have had a mounting to front crossmember at sometime advise further check.

some deteriation both rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2006 135,853 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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V406 DDY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 V406 DDY, 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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V406 DDY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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