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V485 GGD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

235,852 mi
Last recorded235,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 GGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 235,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 232,153 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Two small corroded holes not in prescribed area on the inner sill underneath the front passenger door.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 226,958 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded, but not within a prescribe area.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 224,609 miles

Front Fuel hose deteriorated engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible fuel also ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 221,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 219,290 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leaks & rattle from gearbox ?

Pass 12 Aug 2020 215,529 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 211,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diesel leak off pipes weeping, recommend replacement.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 211,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diesel leak off pipes weeping, recommend replacement.

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 208,986 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 208,986 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 202,921 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 195,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 186,949 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 186,948 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 180,548 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 175,332 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 170,761 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 165,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2010 157,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 152,975 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 152,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 146,832 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 140,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 132,936 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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V485 GGD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V485 GGD, 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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V485 GGD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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