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V61 DAH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,179 mi
Last recorded47,179 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 DAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 47,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,606 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 41,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 39,614 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 37,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 36,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 35,641 miles

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

all tyres are perished

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 35,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,639 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,682 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly out of round

Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,896 miles

Recomend timing belt replaced due to age

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 20,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,226 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 19,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,720 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 15,718 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,191 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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V61 DAH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V61 DAH, 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 V61 DAH registered?

V61 DAH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V61 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V61 DAH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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