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V518 LVH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,949 mi
Last recorded124,949 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 LVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 124,949 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 124,949 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 124,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 121,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,283 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,443 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 110,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,856 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,742 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,693 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,505 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,375 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,003 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,290 miles

front pads 3-5k , rear pads 7-10k approx

v/ slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,933 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,875 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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V518 LVH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V518 LVH, 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 V518 LVH registered?

V518 LVH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V518 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 LVH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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