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V687 JDD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

50,308 mi
Last recorded50,308 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 JDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 50,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light in op

Fail 19 Mar 2026 50,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light in op

Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,774 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 45,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,368 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight rusting rear discs

Fail 10 May 2019 42,368 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight rusting rear discs

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,580 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,300 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,722 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 29,722 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,630 miles

front exhaust section rusty

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 18,313 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 JDD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V687 JDD, 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 V687 JDD registered?

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

Is V687 JDD safe to buy?

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