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V431 LGF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

251,076 mi
Last recorded251,076 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 LGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 251,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Jun 2026 251,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 242,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 242,765 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 234,286 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 229,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 228,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Brakes require further inspection

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Electrical wire secured to brake pipe

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 228,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Brakes require further inspection

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Electrical wire secured to brake pipe

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 228,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 228,301 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 224,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside wiper linkage worn

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

exhaust chatter on front anti roll bar

oil level checked prior to test, oil just on minimum

Fail 23 Sep 2019 224,134 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside wiper linkage worn

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

exhaust chatter on front anti roll bar

oil level checked prior to test, oil just on minimum

Pass 26 Sep 2018 219,101 miles

central locking faulty?, self locks

Fail 15 Sep 2018 219,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

central locking faulty?, self locks

Pass 4 Sep 2017 211,368 miles

Front suspension has limited clearance with bump stop

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 211,368 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has limited clearance with bump stop

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 205,845 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 194,543 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 194,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 181,322 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 181,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 170,282 miles

Only a miniscule amount of front bump stop clearance

Fail 22 Aug 2013 170,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Only a miniscule amount of front bump stop clearance

Pass 29 Aug 2012 157,433 miles

Main hand brake corroded and in poor condition

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

Rear brake discs scored and in poor condition

Rear suspension spring of different types

Fail 16 Aug 2012 157,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Main hand brake corroded and in poor condition

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

Rear brake discs scored and in poor condition

Rear suspension spring of different types

Some play/wear front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2011 149,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 142,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 134,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 128,258 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 122,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 117,122 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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V431 LGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V431 LGF, 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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V431 LGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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