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V479 RNP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

254,781 mi
Last recorded254,781 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 RNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 254,781 miles

Both outer sills corroded and holed

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 254,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Both outer sills corroded and holed

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 249,567 miles

Both outer sills holed & corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 249,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both outer sills holed & corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 243,724 miles

Body corrosion & holed, Sills and wheel arches

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear & Both front pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 243,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion & holed, Sills and wheel arches

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear & Both front pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 243,091 miles

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

slight chip in windscreen

slight corrosion around sill/s and inner arch/s

slight corrosion on brake pipe/s

slight perishing on steering rack gaiter/s

Pass 9 Aug 2022 242,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on and around outer sills

slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Fail 9 Aug 2022 242,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20"+24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on and around outer sills

slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Pass 20 Jul 2021 241,482 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 240,728 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 240,728 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 238,336 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 238,333 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 233,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 228,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 228,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2016 220,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 209,133 miles

Washers weak

Pass 28 May 2014 195,344 miles

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

Wipers noisy

Fail 27 May 2014 195,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Wipers noisy

Pass 17 May 2013 180,178 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 180,102 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 166,772 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 166,767 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2011 150,987 miles

damage to n/s sill

Fail 25 May 2011 150,951 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s sill

Pass 4 Jun 2010 146,748 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad wear indicaters broken

n/s rear tyre deteriorating

slight wear in d bushes

wipers poor

Fail 4 Jun 2010 146,748 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad wear indicaters broken

n/s rear tyre deteriorating

slight wear in d bushes

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2009 139,485 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 139,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 132,023 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 117,352 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 RNP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 RNP, 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 RNP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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