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V637 XJV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,245 mi
Last recorded213,245 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV637 XJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 213,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 211,322 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 211,322 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 209,708 miles

All bushes starting to perish

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 207,273 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 204,830 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))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 204,772 miles

Brake cable damaged front handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 202,919 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp not accessible

Offside Headlamp dip beam dim

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Too tinted especially in dark conditions (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 202,919 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp not accessible

Offside Headlamp dip beam dim

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Too tinted especially in dark conditions (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 202,623 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 202,623 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 201,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 196,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 198,300 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 174,875 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 174,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 167,135 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 167,131 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

possible drivers air bag missing

Pass 26 May 2011 164,855 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pump area slightly damp

Pass 7 Nov 2007 153,703 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 153,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 143,953 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 143,940 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 132,829 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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V637 XJV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V637 XJV, 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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What year was V637 XJV registered?

V637 XJV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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