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V489 DJT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,079 mi
Last recorded80,079 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 DJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 80,079 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Leak affecting results (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (corroded) Also leaking at centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 78,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (silencer holed/corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside condition of parking brake cable

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

condition of exhaust system

Pass 11 May 2023 74,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,113 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2017 73,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 66,445 miles

BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSE FERULLES CORRODED(PIPES BEFORE REAR AXLE)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 66,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded pitted not afecting brakeing preformance at time of test

rear brake discs corroded pitted not afecting brakeing preformance at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,092 miles

front brake discs corroded pitted not afecting brakeing preformance at time of test

rear brake discs corroded pitted not afecting brakeing preformance at time of test

Pass 9 May 2011 64,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,506 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 52,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 42,206 miles

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

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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V489 DJT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V489 DJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V489 DJT registered?

V489 DJT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V489 DJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 DJT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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