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V717 LJM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,209 mi
Last recorded86,209 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 LJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,848 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,755 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,348 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,477 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 84,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,093 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 83,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,853 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 81,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,400 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 77,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,998 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 74,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center handbrake cable frayed

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rack joint slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pad wear low

Pass 12 Nov 2011 63,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pad wear low

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,723 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,202 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,374 miles

exhaust pipe from cat too center box in poor condition and has been sealed with exhaust paste

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,835 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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V717 LJM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V717 LJM, 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 V717 LJM registered?

V717 LJM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V717 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 LJM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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