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V459 UVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,249 mi
Last recorded131,249 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 131,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 129,991 miles

Nearside Front And O/S/F brake discs worn/ridged.

Nearside Front Outer And O/S/F outer driveshaft CV gaiters split slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly, on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2025 129,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front And O/S/F brake discs worn/ridged.

Nearside Front Outer And O/S/F outer driveshaft CV gaiters split slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly, on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, and unevenly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 128,796 miles

Nearside Front And O/S/F inner brake disc surfaces ridged/worn.

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft CV gaiter split/misting slightly.

Fail 6 Aug 2024 128,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front And O/S/F inner brake disc surfaces ridged/worn.

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft CV gaiter split/misting slightly.

Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position light intermittently not working, worked when headlamp unit tapped.

Fail 15 Aug 2023 127,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position light intermittently not working, worked when headlamp unit tapped.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid And O/S also. (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 126,713 miles

Front Brake discs worn, not excessively.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S have slight play in ball joints

Fail 16 Aug 2022 126,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake discs worn, not excessively.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S have slight play in ball joints

Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 125,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 124,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 124,727 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 122,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,657 miles

o/s n/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 116,815 miles

o/ n/s/f tyre edges low

Pass 26 Feb 2011 113,066 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 108,417 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 105,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 105,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 101,676 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 95,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,774 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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V459 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V459 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V459 UVV registered?

V459 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V459 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V459 UVV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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