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V721 JGU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 JGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Disc backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 91,388 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Disc backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 76,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 60,816 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,015 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,871 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 52,871 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,262 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,169 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,964 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,045 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,234 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 39,160 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,624 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 34,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 31,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,425 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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V721 JGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc 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 V721 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V721 JGU registered?

V721 JGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V721 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V721 JGU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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