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V417 FTN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,200 mi
Last recorded198,200 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 FTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 198,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 198,198 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 198,049 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2024 198,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2023 197,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 196,967 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 196,950 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch, close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive movement in steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on the under side through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the outside edge, 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 194,245 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 194,239 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking from o/s and n/s of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 191,035 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 191,014 miles

Nearside Front 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 187,966 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 182,938 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 182,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured on inner edge at previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 175,665 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 175,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 167,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 167,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V417 FTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V417 FTN, 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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What year was V417 FTN registered?

V417 FTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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