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V788 DLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,934 mi
Last recorded39,934 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,520 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 39,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,600 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 38,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,379 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 37,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,384 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 36,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,992 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 33,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise exhaust condtion (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,060 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,830 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,558 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 25,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,850 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 14,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 14,266 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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V788 DLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol 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 V788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V788 DLE registered?

V788 DLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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