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V521 FGE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,391 mi
Last recorded156,391 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 156,391 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 154,711 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 151,229 miles

Nearside Front brake flexy touching wheel on full lock

Offside Front Brake flexy touching wheel on full lock

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,693 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 148,693 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 146,398 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 138,286 miles

Brake wear indicator on

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front foglamp inopperative

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,769 miles

b rake pad warnin g light on pads okay

Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,136 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 130,136 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 127,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 124,229 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 119,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 115,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 110,783 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 104,568 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 104,562 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 97,806 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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V521 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V521 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V521 FGE registered?

V521 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V521 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 FGE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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