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V757 DLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,922 mi
Last recorded137,922 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 137,922 miles

Front Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 134,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 134,209 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 134,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,680 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 133,678 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,318 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,883 miles

Offside Front rack boot damp with oil

rear brake pipe slightly rusting

slight imbalance across front axle

Fail 14 Oct 2020 129,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 tyre valves (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rack boot damp with oil

rear brake pipe slightly rusting

slight imbalance across front axle

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,060 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ to valve ] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ to valve ] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 126,004 miles

Nearside Front diesel heater exhaust mount broken inner wing

nearside and offside front inner wing front panel mounts corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front diesel heater exhaust mount broken inner wing

nearside and offside front inner wing front panel mounts corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 124,396 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,155 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken off (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,319 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 118,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust starting to rust through at front

Rear tyre starting to perish on inner tread

Fail 22 Aug 2014 108,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust starting to rust through at front

Rear tyre starting to perish on inner tread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,267 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 100,267 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 87,516 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 66,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,983 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,310 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 29,310 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 29,178 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 25,715 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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V757 DLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V757 DLE, 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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V757 DLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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