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V453 CNV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,420 mi
Last recorded136,420 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 CNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 136,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 136,331 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in under body sealant

Pass 17 Sep 2022 135,918 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 135,214 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 135,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 134,082 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 134,082 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside front tyre cracked and perished badly

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 132,637 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 129,863 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2011 129,859 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V453 CNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V453 CNV, 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 V453 CNV registered?

V453 CNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V453 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 CNV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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