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V476 LBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,959 mi
Last recorded23,959 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV476 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 23,959 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 23,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired suspension arm mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2025 21,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 20,442 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 20,442 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 19,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 19,013 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 17,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 17,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 17,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 16,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/zr 18 92w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 14,805 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2017 13,693 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

slight play in steering arm

Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,141 miles

Centre slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 8 May 2015 10,431 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 10,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 9,446 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 May 2014 9,446 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,179 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 119,543 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front brake disc worn.

near side indicatrr lence crack.

off side mirror crack.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 116,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 116,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 112,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 104,574 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 104,574 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 94,130 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 94,130 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,974 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 83,974 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack and pinion mountings bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2005 73,952 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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V476 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 V476 LBL, 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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V476 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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