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V545 LOF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

202,991 mi
Last recorded202,991 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 LOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 202,991 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 202,991 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 198,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 17 Oct 2023 194,310 miles

o/s door check strap broken

Fail 13 Oct 2023 194,305 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 13 Oct 2022 190,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 185,964 miles

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

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

n/s sliding door lower channel corroded/holed

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2021 185,961 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s sliding door lower channel corroded/holed

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2020 179,985 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 179,981 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 173,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 167,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 162,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 154,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 145,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 138,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 129,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 118,305 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 118,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 103,108 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 97,869 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 96,534 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 96,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 54,878 miles

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

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

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

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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V545 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V545 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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V545 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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