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V510 FGE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,594 mi
Last recorded198,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV510 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 198,594 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 198,594 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 188,606 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2025 188,602 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2024 181,711 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Pass 29 Jul 2022 179,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 174,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 159,891 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 159,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 153,752 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 153,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 153,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush splitting (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel arch corodded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush splitting (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower sill panel corodded

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel arch corodded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 153,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush splitting (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel arch corodded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush splitting (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower sill panel corodded

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch corodded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 152,216 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front wing/arch corroded

Offside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

power steering belt perrishing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 152,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front wing/arch corroded

Offside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

power steering belt perrishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 149,223 miles

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

near side rear outer sill panel corroded

near side side door damaged

off side inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 149,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

near side rear outer sill panel corroded

off side inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,530 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side front outer wheel arch corodded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 147,515 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 145,987 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 145,987 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 144,283 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 142,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 123,467 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side head light slight movment

slight play in front off side steering arm

Fail 28 Oct 2009 123,465 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in front off side steering arm

Pass 21 May 2009 118,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 118,351 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 106,317 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 106,317 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 103,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 98,399 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 24 Feb 2006 98,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracking in sidewall and a nail in tread

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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V510 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V510 FGE, 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 V510 FGE registered?

V510 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V510 FGE shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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