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V479 ESF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 ESF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,586 miles

Front engine wetting oil

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal hanger corroded/broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front interior door trim missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper support corroded/holed

Fail 18 Nov 2025 77,532 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

Front engine wetting oil

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal hanger corroded/broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front interior door trim missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper support corroded/holed

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded/flaking in parts

Rear Inner valance behind bumper corroded/holed

Rear loading bay holed in parts

Fail 14 Nov 2024 70,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe joints behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in cracked/perished tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded/flaking in parts

Rear Inner valance behind bumper corroded/holed

Rear loading bay holed in parts

Fail 7 Dec 2022 70,747 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm from rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,166 miles

all 4 brake backplates corroded

tank straps corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 70,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 brake backplates corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,730 miles

all 4 brake backplates corroded

tank straps corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,730 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake backplates corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,442 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 68,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,569 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,034 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall scuffed

Fail 2 Dec 2016 60,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,314 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,271 miles

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

o/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,271 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

o/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,581 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 49,581 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,934 miles

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,934 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,027 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,733 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,244 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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V479 ESF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V479 ESF, 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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V479 ESF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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