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V687 GGE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,574 mi
Last recorded140,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 GGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 140,574 miles

Exhaust rear sleeve corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount bush perished & cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody suspension components corroded & undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2026 140,523 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR & NSF inner wheel arches holed (MARKED WIHT YELLOW CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR outer sill holed (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust rear sleeve corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount bush perished & cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody suspension components corroded & undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2024 140,229 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 127,160 miles

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

Nearside Inner welding repairs covered in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front sub frame and rear cross member corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 127,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front sub frame and rear cross member corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 122,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 107,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 107,307 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,865 miles

both o/s tyres worn inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,862 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both o/s tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 87,782 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 85,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 70,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,405 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,191 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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V687 GGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V687 GGE, 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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V687 GGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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