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V647 DYB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,048 mi
Last recorded90,048 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV647 DYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 90,048 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 90,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,696 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,960 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 88,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from around top hose area ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch backside of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering belt slipping under load

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,624 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,001 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 82,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,503 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 7,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,351 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,592 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,401 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,722 miles

both front brake discs surface corrosion on outer.

both front shocks, lower bushes perrishing.

both rear brake flexible hoses starting to perrish and ferrels corrode.

o/s/r brake disc surface corrosion on outer.

rear cross member starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,646 miles

slight play in a/r/b bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2009 58,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in a/r/b bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,172 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 53,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 47,599 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 47,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V647 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V647 DYB, 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 V647 DYB registered?

V647 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 September 1999.

Is V647 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V647 DYB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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