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V58 DYJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,485 mi
Last recorded168,485 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV58 DYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 168,485 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 167,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 166,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 165,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 163,372 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 163,309 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel pipes to and from flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 163,309 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel pipes to and from flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 162,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes front and rear to flexi hoses heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front from flexi hoses to callipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 158,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 158,686 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 151,660 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 151,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 143,348 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 143,348 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,688 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 133,617 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 126,669 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 115,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 109,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 105,350 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2010 105,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2009 102,720 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 93,913 miles

exhaust front pipe rubbing on body

slight exhaust leak from silencer

Fail 11 Dec 2006 93,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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V58 DYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V58 DYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V58 DYJ registered?

V58 DYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V58 DYJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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