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V586 UVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,649 mi
Last recorded176,649 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 176,649 miles

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 174,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 174,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 170,918 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 170,918 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 164,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 158,668 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 158,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 155,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear indicators 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 150,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 144,847 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,801 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 141,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 135,484 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 135,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 129,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 124,520 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 124,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 110,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 93,907 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,267 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 95,741 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,779 miles

MAIN HAND BRAKE CABLE FROM LEVER TO JOINER SOON NEEDS REPLACING

N/S/ WIPER BLADE

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,772 miles

Oil leak

battery light on

oil light flashing on

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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V586 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V586 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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What year was V586 UVV registered?

V586 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 1999.

Is V586 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V586 UVV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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