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V544 LOF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,566 mi
Last recorded179,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 LOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 179,566 miles

tyres weather cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2025 176,036 miles

7 pin trailer socket wire hanging down

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

Front tyres weather cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer cvboot has grease on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

obstructions hanging off interior mirror

rear vw badge hanging off

Pass 30 Aug 2023 171,966 miles

Offside Front Outer cvboot has greese on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 bushes on front anti roll bar have play

rear wiper torn

trailer electrics hanging down

Pass 2 Sep 2022 169,542 miles

Nearside side bar corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2022 169,542 miles

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

Nearside side bar corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2021 164,746 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust pipe corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2021 164,746 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2020 161,563 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 161,562 miles

Central Brake cable damaged Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 159,147 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 159,147 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 154,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 154,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 149,542 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 149,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 140,555 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 139,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 133,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2014 133,602 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 128,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 110,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 110,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,698 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 103,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 97,846 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,569 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 92,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,979 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 85,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,523 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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V544 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V544 LOF, 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 V544 LOF registered?

V544 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V544 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V544 LOF shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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