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V434 DPN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

336,480 mi
Last recorded336,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 336,480 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 336,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 336,170 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 336,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 335,887 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 334,316 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 334,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 332,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 332,478 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 331,425 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective split ()

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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V434 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V434 DPN, 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 V434 DPN registered?

V434 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is V434 DPN safe to buy?

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