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V704 MFM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,531 mi
Last recorded81,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 MFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 80,757 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 80,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,592 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,389 miles

under tray fitted hard to check components

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,442 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

under tray fitted hard to check components

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,124 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres side walls perishing

nearside front brake warning wire broken

Fail 13 Jul 2015 66,124 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres side walls perishing

nearside front brake warning wire broken

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,003 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 64,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 61,840 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 61,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,696 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,188 miles

front exhaust mounting split but does not effect the supporting of the exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 47,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,703 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,154 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 25,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres excessively perished and cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres excessively perished and cracked

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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V704 MFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V704 MFM, 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 V704 MFM registered?

V704 MFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V704 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V704 MFM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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