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V636 FAL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 FAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,212 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 101,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,777 miles

various front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2023 88,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 88,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked/perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,140 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 82,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape / lump across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,719 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 76,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,514 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 52,514 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,368 miles

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,360 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 41,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,553 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 38,553 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 35,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,886 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 30,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V636 FAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V636 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

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What year was V636 FAL registered?

V636 FAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V636 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V636 FAL shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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