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V608 FAL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,356 mi
Last recorded58,356 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 FAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 56,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 53,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,143 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,364 miles

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2020 41,882 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,863 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,217 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,605 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,821 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,968 miles

rear brakes down on efficiency

Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,830 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 9,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,185 miles

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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V608 FAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V608 FAL, 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

How do I check the history of V608 FAL?

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What year was V608 FAL registered?

V608 FAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V608 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V608 FAL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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