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V441 PBH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

125,241 mi
Last recorded125,241 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV441 PBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 125,241 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.85 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant low

Pass 23 Dec 2024 125,233 miles

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded into holes but outside prescribed areas

Fail 2 Apr 2024 125,217 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

underside corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,190 miles

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

coolant low

Fail 4 Apr 2023 125,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,758 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 124,082 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion under battery area

Pass 24 May 2019 123,015 miles

light corrosion to underside

Fail 21 May 2019 123,015 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion to underside

Pass 25 May 2018 122,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 18 May 2018 122,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 18 May 2017 121,189 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 May 2017 121,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 May 2016 119,878 miles

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

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

SMALL BLOW CAT PIPE

Pass 6 May 2015 118,978 miles

o/s mirror damaged

small blow exhaust and corroded

Fail 17 May 2014 117,460 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 117,460 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 116,074 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 116,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 May 2012 113,239 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 109,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 109,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,385 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 105,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 100,846 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 100,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 100,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 94,661 miles

Exhaust (Catalytic section) corroded & pin holed

Nearside wiper blade slight juddering

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

Rear number plate slight delamination

Fail 16 Apr 2008 94,661 miles

Exhaust (Catalytic section) corroded & pin holed

Nearside wiper blade slight juddering

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear number plate slight delamination

Pass 19 Apr 2007 86,883 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 78,588 miles

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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V441 PBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V441 PBH, 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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V441 PBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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