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V69 DYJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,643 mi
Last recorded157,643 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 DYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 157,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system very corroded and deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above fuel tank corroded, requires cleaning and protecting. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both offside and nearside track rod end gaiters deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 155,456 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 153,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 146,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Numerous repairs carried out to exhaust system.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn out and requires replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre treads worn low and require replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 141,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight movement in lower suspension ball joint, play only visible when vehicle on turning plates. Requires replacing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 137,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 135,293 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole to gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside body sill corroded/small hole, but not within a prescribed area.

Offside front tyre perishing.

Slight play in both front wheels.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 131,742 miles

Offside body sill corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,160 miles

Both front brake hoses perished and require replacing.

Offside rear tyre side wall perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,584 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing and require replacement.

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished and cracked.

Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter perishing.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 120,312 miles

Headlight aims on lower limit.

Nearside front brake hose perished, cannot yet see cords. Replacement required.

Nearside rear tyre perished. Replacement required.

Slight perishing to offside front brake hose.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 118,733 miles

nearside front brake hose perished quite heavily, hose required.

nearside rear tyre side wall perished and cracking.

offside front brake hose slightly perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 117,754 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limit, advise adjustment.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake hose perished but unable to see cords, new hose required.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

both number plates have lines appearing but still readable. New plates required.

offside front brake hose slightly perished.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 115,598 miles

both front and rear number plates discolouring/ seperating.

both front brake hoses perishing.

both headlight aims on lower limit.

offside rear light cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 113,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 113,139 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,391 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 94,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,906 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 88,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 57,328 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V69 DYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V69 DYJ, 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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V69 DYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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