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V497 DJT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

106,961 mi
Last recorded106,961 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 DJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 106,961 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old and cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2026 106,955 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old and cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,750 miles

all tyres are 9 years old

Fail 4 Aug 2025 105,750 miles

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

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

all tyres are 9 years old

Pass 25 Jul 2024 104,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,497 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,657 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 92,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,979 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 68,357 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,263 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,263 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,285 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in nearside front track rod inner joint/bush

slight play in steering wheel top bush/bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,285 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod inner joint/bush

slight play in steering wheel top bush/bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,653 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,570 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f anti roll bar link close to n/s drive shaft, would benefit from adjusting

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,326 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link close to n/s drive shaft, would benefit from adjusting

Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,185 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,185 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 29,961 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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V497 DJT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 V497 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.

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What year was V497 DJT registered?

V497 DJT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V497 DJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V497 DJT shows 31 tests with a 74.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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