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V640 FAL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,203 mi
Last recorded55,203 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 FAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,897 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 52,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,219 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 48,219 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 45,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 36,180 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 36,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,475 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,613 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 30,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,418 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,566 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,542 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,542 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 May 2009 24,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Pass 1 May 2009 24,313 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,202 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,546 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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V640 FAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V640 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

How do I check the history of V640 FAL?

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What year was V640 FAL registered?

V640 FAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V640 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V640 FAL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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