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V803 VVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,501 mi
Last recorded160,501 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 160,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 152,893 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 152,806 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 144,388 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 144,379 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 127,271 miles

Back box outer skibn corroded

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,608 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,237 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 115,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,872 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight freeplay in o/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2010 111,868 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight freeplay in o/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 105,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning light illuminated on dash

slight delay on brakelight switch

Pass 9 Aug 2008 102,722 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 94,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,400 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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V803 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V803 VVV, 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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What year was V803 VVV registered?

V803 VVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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