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V790 DNC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

176,448 mi
Last recorded176,448 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 DNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 176,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 175,794 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 24 Mar 2024 175,790 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by s/pivot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 171,442 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 171,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 169,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tape on sharp edge

Pass 5 May 2021 166,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 165,277 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 162,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 162,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes corroded from half way down the van to the load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 159,194 miles

Brake backplates corroded or missing.

Handbrake lever fouling on drivers seat.

Items removed from interior mirror prior to testing

Surface corrosion on front to rear, n/side rear and both front brake pipes to calipers.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking into rack pinion (2.3.3b)

All brake pipes surface corroded, which have not being replaced with copper

Drivers seat lever, prevents full operation of park brake lever

Pass 19 May 2017 155,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes that have not been replaced have some corrosion

os sill has corrosion but not within a perscribed area

Fail 16 May 2017 155,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes that have not been replaced have some corrosion

os sill has corrosion but not within a perscribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2016 153,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All throughout vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

General all over underbody corrosion

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 153,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All throughout vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

General all over underbody corrosion

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 152,353 miles

All underbody brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 152,353 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

All underbody brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 149,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 145,370 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 139,411 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 134,588 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 9 Dec 2010 134,585 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 7 Dec 2009 124,394 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 117,040 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 105,670 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 97,313 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 97,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 86,265 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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V790 DNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V790 DNC, 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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V790 DNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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