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V747 VVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

240,742 mi
Last recorded240,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 240,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 237,518 miles

(ADVISE ) FRONT PIPE HEATSHIELD LOOSE /FOULING STEERING RACK

(ADVISE) ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective INNER HANGER LOOSE OF MOUNTING RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 237,518 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

(ADVISE ) FRONT PIPE HEATSHIELD LOOSE /FOULING STEERING RACK

(ADVISE) ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective INNER HANGER LOOSE OF MOUNTING RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 233,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 229,675 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 255,177 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 255,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 225,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 224,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 224,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 224,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 221,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 209,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 209,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 201,447 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 201,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 194,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 185,686 miles

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 178,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 174,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 169,434 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 169,434 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 164,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 152,862 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 152,862 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 145,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 145,091 miles

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

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V747 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V747 VVV, 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 V747 VVV registered?

V747 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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