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V723 LJM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

157,678 mi
Last recorded157,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 LJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 157,678 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2024 155,000 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills / spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,271 miles

Air suspension fitted No rear springs fitted, Torsion bar adjusters inoperative.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 148,267 miles

Brake cable damaged Both Chaffing on road wheels (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear and Longditudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air suspension fitted No rear springs fitted, Torsion bar adjusters inoperative.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 148,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 148,147 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 145,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 132,040 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 132,037 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 128,633 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 128,566 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,558 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,228 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2015 120,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 111,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 111,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 106,747 miles

front brake pipes perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,321 miles

front flexy brake hoses perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear offside shocker slightly damp

Pass 20 Oct 2009 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,101 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 78,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 71,693 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 71,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V723 LJM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V723 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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V723 LJM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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