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V524 FGE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

183,461 mi
Last recorded183,461 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 183,461 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 183,440 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 183,328 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected nut loose! (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 179,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged missing cover (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 179,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill. poor repair, weld not continuous (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged missing cover (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 174,892 miles

n/s/f seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 16 Jan 2023 169,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 169,163 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 164,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 164,525 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes underneath covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 154,945 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 154,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 146,099 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 138,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

blue smoke from exhaust at idle

service brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 138,072 miles

Emissions not tested due to insecure engine oil pipe (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure between front to rear brake pipe and load compensator (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded between front to rear brake pipe and load compensator (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

blue smoke from exhaust at idle

service brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 128,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 128,607 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

service brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,668 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ADJUSTMNT.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,677 miles

both sides rear brake discs are corroded and pitting

Fail 10 Oct 2011 78,622 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear brake discs are corroded and pitting

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,879 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,208 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V524 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V524 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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V524 FGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 October 1999.

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