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V631 UBD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,734 mi
Last recorded205,734 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 UBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 205,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 203,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Rack end

Offside Front Slight bind on wheel

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 199,868 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 196,370 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 191,417 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 187,476 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 183,045 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 183,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both boots perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 179,174 miles

Corrosion to offside lower outer and undersill areas.Corrosion to nearside inner under sill area.

Pinhole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front(offside worse) (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valve stems perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 175,248 miles

Both front tyre valve stems getting perished.

Corrosion started offside lower sill area.

Pinhole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 169,543 miles

Pinhole nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 169,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pinhole nearside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 165,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stonechip to nearside of windscreen.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 161,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 161,181 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill area corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2013 156,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 156,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 150,874 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 150,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 144,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 135,899 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 128,589 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 121,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 114,321 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 107,658 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 99,252 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 99,252 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V631 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V631 UBD, 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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V631 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 1999.

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