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V520 LBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,791 mi
Last recorded210,791 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 210,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 208,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 208,161 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users no 1 injector spill hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 205,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 205,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 203,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 203,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 202,942 miles

Corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch, just above suspension mount

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 202,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 200,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door step corroded and holed (small hole , by rubber seal )

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective no pressure

Steering rack mounting bushes worn and split

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

cap for coolant expansion bottle loose

Fail 11 Feb 2020 200,964 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector area ( leak of pipes ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill under vehicle (marked in yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door step corroded and holed (small hole , by rubber seal )

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective no pressure

Steering rack mounting bushes worn and split

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 Feb 2019 198,497 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 12 Feb 2019 198,497 miles

Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D kit fitted to halgen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 16 Jan 2018 198,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 191,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 9 Feb 2017 191,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 11 Feb 2016 180,381 miles

offside + nearside track rod inner joints worn

Fail 11 Feb 2016 180,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside + nearside track rod inner joints worn

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2015 170,780 miles

Center exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 170,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Center exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 160,278 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished and splitting.

Brake and clutch fluid is badly discoloured.

Fail 30 Nov 2013 160,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front brake hoses are perished and splitting.

Brake and clutch fluid is badly discoloured.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 153,329 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2012 153,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 145,096 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished.

Brake fluid is badly discoloured. needs flush and renew.

Front brake discs are worn thin and lipped.

Play in both steering track rod ends.

Wiper blades are worn.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 145,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front brake hoses are perished.

Both rear tyres are worn badly on inner edges.

Brake fluid is badly discoloured. needs flush and renew.

Front brake discs are worn thin and lipped.

Play in both steering track rod ends.

Wiper blades are worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 136,697 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 136,697 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid is badly discoloured. Needs flush and renew through-out system.

Long travel on foot brake.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 129,759 miles

exhaust cat pipe in poor condition.....

front brake discs lipped....

o/s/f outer wheel rim distorted......

wet test.....

Pass 4 Dec 2008 121,751 miles

n/s/f outer wheel rim distorted.....

o/s/f outer brake pad appears low & discs lipped....

o/s/f wheel rims distorted....

rear brake pads getting low & discs worn....

Pass 7 Nov 2007 114,881 miles

n/s/f outer wheel rim distorted....

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge...

wipers smear...

Pass 20 Nov 2006 107,758 miles

exhaust cat pipe corroded, advise replacement...

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel rims distorted.

n/s/r brake pad outer low..

wet test....

Pass 1 Dec 2005 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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V520 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V520 LBL, 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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V520 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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