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V754 MFM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,509 mi
Last recorded180,509 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV754 MFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 180,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 172,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 164,411 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 153,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,368 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured two front (4.4.3 (a))

wider wheels fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 137,914 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 137,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 134,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,273 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

belt noise?

body corrosion

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front short brake pipes by calipers corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes damp on engine

parkbrake cables deteriorated

rear brake pipes at compensator corroded

servo deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,823 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 97,029 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,017 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 97,017 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake cables corosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 96,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,258 miles

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

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V754 MFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V754 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V754 MFM registered?

V754 MFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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