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V454 DPN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,914 mi
Last recorded123,914 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 123,914 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 123,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 120,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 120,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated/cracking

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2023 113,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 113,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 108,928 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 108,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2021 100,959 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,696 miles

front no plate in poor condition.

o/s/r wheel rim damaged slightly.

rear brake readings on lower limit.

rear tyre are cracking.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front no plate in poor condition.

o/s/r wheel rim damaged slightly.

rear brake readings on lower limit.

rear tyre are cracking.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,394 miles

front no pate damaged to limit.

off side rear wheel rim bent towards tyre on outer edge.

rear foot brake readings low.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 64,394 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front no pate damaged to limit.

off side rear wheel rim bent towards tyre on outer edge.

rear foot brake readings low.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,875 miles

front no plate damaged slightly

off side rear wheel rim damaged slightly.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 61,872 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,738 miles

front no plate in poor condition.

near side rear tyre cracking badly in treads and side wall.

off side front tyre worn to the wear indicator bars.

rear brake readings low(tested empty)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,983 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 51,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,979 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,979 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

near side rear outer tyre side wall in poor condition. †

rear no plate faded .

Pass 13 Oct 2005 38,381 miles

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in the tread

Fail 6 Oct 2005 38,228 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

near side rear tyre has two nails in the tread

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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V454 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V454 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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V454 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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