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V560 GJN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

281,778 mi
Last recorded281,778 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 GJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 281,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 280,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK GAITOR (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 279,450 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 10 Aug 2023 278,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 274,908 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 266,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 258,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 246,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 233,281 miles

advise centre handbrake cable starting to fray

advise slight play both tie rod joints

Pass 16 Mar 2017 219,285 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 219,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 204,284 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 26 Mar 2015 192,913 miles

white smoke when cold

Pass 29 Nov 2013 190,707 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 190,707 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage too outer wall near side front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2012 189,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine smokey at idle

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2011 187,942 miles

rear brake discs very pitted & corroded also have low readings

Fail 22 Nov 2011 187,942 miles

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

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

rear brake discs very pitted & corroded also have low readings

Pass 24 Nov 2010 185,922 miles

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

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

small cut in near side front tyre wall

Pass 25 Nov 2009 181,851 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre starting to perish & has small cut in outer side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2008 177,473 miles

front water hose slight leak

n/s front tyre, outer wall damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2008 177,473 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front water hose slight leak

n/s front tyre, outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2007 173,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front passenger seat has been removed

n/s/f tyre has some side wall damage

Pass 27 Nov 2006 167,793 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 167,777 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 153,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil overfilled

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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V560 GJN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V560 GJN, 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 V560 GJN registered?

V560 GJN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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