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V794 DGC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

260,547 mi
Last recorded260,547 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV794 DGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 260,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 253,989 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

os inner rack joint play

Fail 9 Apr 2025 253,965 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump damp (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

os inner rack joint play

Pass 3 Apr 2024 244,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 242,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

alternator not charging

Fail 8 Feb 2023 242,354 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

alternator not charging

Pass 27 Jan 2022 236,926 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 236,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 231,542 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 219,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 204,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 192,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 189,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 183,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 170,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 155,343 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 145,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 133,558 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 127,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,917 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 100,103 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,121 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 68,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 60,790 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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V794 DGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V794 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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V794 DGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V794 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V794 DGC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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