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V546 UVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,878 mi
Last recorded233,878 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 233,878 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

under body covered with under seal and all brake and fuel pipes are covered with under seal

Pass 2 Jun 2025 232,459 miles

Vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 13 Jun 2024 228,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamps poor output

Pass 25 May 2023 225,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 225,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 223,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 223,078 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill..near seat mount.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 221,523 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 220,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 219,031 miles

Nearside Front door locks its self when it closes

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

nearside front floor /chassis repaired with fill .its not in a prescribed area

Fail 4 Jan 2019 219,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector bleed of pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door locks its self when it closes

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

nearside front floor /chassis repaired with fill .its not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2017 216,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 214,597 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 210,888 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 207,900 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 203,128 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 190,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 190,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 178,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 178,685 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 162,041 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 162,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 154,691 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 154,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 148,472 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 148,472 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 134,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 119,491 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cluch needs replacing

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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V546 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V546 UVV, 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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V546 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 October 1999.

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