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V457 UVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

284,814 mi
Last recorded284,814 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 284,814 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 284,814 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 281,984 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 281,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 28,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil level low expansion bottle below min oil leaks on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2021 277,390 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower exhaust heatshield poorly fitted

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps main beam not staying on (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onbrake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 277,389 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover split cracked and damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower exhaust heatshield poorly fitted

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps main beam not staying on (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onbrake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 272,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 268,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 268,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 264,338 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 264,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 259,587 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 259,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 250,749 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 254,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 248,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 242,520 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 242,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 235,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 235,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 228,148 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 228,148 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 215,746 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 215,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 205,109 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 205,101 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 192,892 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 192,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 181,309 miles

oil light and battery light on

Fail 30 Jun 2008 181,309 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

oil light and battery light on

Pass 29 Jun 2007 168,929 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 168,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 164,208 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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V457 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V457 UVV, 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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V457 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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