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V430 FBD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,893 mi
Last recorded182,893 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV430 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 182,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 182,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear welding repair covered in sealer

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 182,287 miles

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 180,973 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 177,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 174,670 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight flat spot on tread

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 173,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 170,141 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/r lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 165,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 159,776 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 152,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 144,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r &n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 142,840 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 3 Aug 2013 139,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 139,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 137,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

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

front wipers split

Fail 1 Aug 2012 137,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers split

Pass 21 Jul 2011 134,740 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

wipers slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 132,440 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 130,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emissions on the smokey side

Pass 11 Oct 2007 123,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 110,847 miles

n/s/r tyre is starting to get out of shape and worn † †suspect noisy wheel bearing although it could be the n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2005 100,436 miles

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2005 100,436 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape on inner edge

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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V430 FBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V430 FBD, 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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V430 FBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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