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V449 GGD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

223,452 mi
Last recorded223,452 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 GGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 223,452 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner boots are starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly fouling against the upper ball joint bolt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 223,452 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner boots are starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly fouling against the upper ball joint bolt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 221,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine noisy

power steering pipe corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2024 221,613 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine noisy

power steering pipe corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2023 218,730 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

chassis covered in underseal

engine noisy

Fail 4 Dec 2023 218,730 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing inner tie rod boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing inner tie rod boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint slight play, both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

chassis covered in underseal

engine noisy

Pass 16 Jan 2023 216,538 miles

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

chassis covered in underseal

engine noisy

Pass 31 Jan 2022 215,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 213,784 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 211,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 207,041 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 200,772 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 195,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 190,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 183,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 176,633 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Nov 2012 165,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 158,439 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air box loose

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 154,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

handbrake return spring missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 147,473 miles

deterioration of both front brake discs.

minimum clearence between front suspension bump stops and top suspension arms.

power steering pump drive belt requires adjustment.

repair to exhaust system.

screen chipped outside swept area.

vehicle suspension lowered.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 147,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minimum clearence between front suspension bump stops and top suspension arms.

power steering pump drive belt requires adjustment.

screen chipped outside swept area.

vehicle suspension lowered.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 134,835 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 119,372 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 119,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 103,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 103,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 95,221 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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V449 GGD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V449 GGD, 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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V449 GGD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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