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V443 DPN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

228,809 mi
Last recorded228,809 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 228,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 228,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose one strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 224,593 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 220,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 216,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 212,727 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 209,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 206,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 202,105 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 202,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 197,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 193,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 189,908 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 186,538 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 186,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 182,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 173,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 168,521 miles

Oil leak

middle exhaust pipe is corrroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 164,592 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer cv boots slightly leaking

clutch pedal rubber missing

windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Jun 2009 164,592 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer cv boots slightly leaking

clutch pedal rubber missing

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Jun 2008 151,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 135,865 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 135,865 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight leak from offside cv boot

Pass 11 May 2006 118,097 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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V443 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V443 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.

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What year was V443 DPN registered?

V443 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V443 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V443 DPN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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