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V483 LBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,438 mi
Last recorded168,438 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 168,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 159,795 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed NSR held securly closed by OSR door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component NS of rack has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 159,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed NSR held securly closed by OSR door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component NS of rack has a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 150,859 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Engine bay. ()

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread low, 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Unable to open luggage door.

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f has play, o/s/f has slight play. ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 150,859 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Engine bay. ()

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread low, 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Unable to open luggage door.

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f has play, o/s/f has slight play. ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 143,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tread low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tread 3 mm, and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Unable to open luggage area doors.

Fail 16 Jan 2023 143,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tread low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tread 3 mm, and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear Unable to open luggage area doors.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,713 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged But not cut. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f and O/s/f Inner joints. ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 136,703 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged But not cut. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f and O/s/f Inner joints. ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 128,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 128,913 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 123,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,144 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 119,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 118,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 118,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,007 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 117,007 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 114,431 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,835 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 108,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 104,618 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 104,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,261 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust system

Pass 6 Dec 2006 97,865 miles

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

front brake imbalance

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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V483 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 V483 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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V483 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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