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V638 GAB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

161,261 mi
Last recorded161,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 GAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 159,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 157,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,289 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 152,302 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 152,302 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,889 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 149,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 146,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front - to - rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on, but pads look ok for m.o.t

Fail 11 Oct 2019 146,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front - to - rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on, but pads look ok for m.o.t

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,264 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 143,264 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 139,249 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 139,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 134,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,000 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Fail 22 Jun 2015 127,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 120,291 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 120,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,534 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,730 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 81,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,529 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 67,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,895 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 55,024 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 55,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V638 GAB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 V638 GAB, 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 V638 GAB registered?

V638 GAB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V638 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 GAB shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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