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V641 FAL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,214 mi
Last recorded95,214 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV641 FAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 95,214 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 95,194 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 94,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,125 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,065 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 88,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,333 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,984 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,843 miles

advise:exhaust corroding

advise:stone chip to front screen

Pass 20 Oct 2008 76,121 miles

advise:rear pads appear to be getting low(difficult to see with wheels on)

advise;rear offside tyre tread getting low on outer edge

advise;stone chip to front screen

Fail 3 Oct 2007 72,490 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advies;rear number plate seperating

advise pull spring for park brake mecanism broken not affecting operation

advise: offside head lamp aim on lower limit

advise:headlamp aim height adjuster not set to zero when presented for mot

advise:nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

advise;stone chip to front screen

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,490 miles

advies;rear number plate seperating

advise pull spring for park brake mecanism broken not affecting operation

advise: offside head lamp aim on lower limit

advise:headlamp aim height adjuster not set to zero when presented for mot

advise:nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

advise;stone chip to front screen

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,215 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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V641 FAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V641 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.

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What year was V641 FAL registered?

V641 FAL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V641 FAL safe to buy?

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