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V791 DGC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,182 mi
Last recorded195,182 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 DGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 195,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded all around

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 194,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 193,100 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 191,812 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 191,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 189,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 185,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 180,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 180,599 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both fronts (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 177,725 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 177,725 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel when applying rear service brake efforts on brake test (1.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 174,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 165,175 miles

Front Brake pads are starting to get low

Front Windscreen has a small crack but out of line of view

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Slight play in steering rackends

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2015 163,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windsreen damaged not in drivers veiw

Fail 13 Mar 2015 163,261 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windsreen damaged not in drivers veiw

Pass 6 Feb 2014 160,611 miles

rear tyres near limit

Fail 4 Feb 2014 160,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 159,158 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 155,819 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 143,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 131,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 108,185 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 84,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,406 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 50,406 miles

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

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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V791 DGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V791 DGC, 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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V791 DGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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