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V810 DNC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

209,925 mi
Last recorded209,925 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV810 DNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 209,925 miles

Brake discs rusty, possibly from standing? monitor after use

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering also noisy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

inner wings and inner arches corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jul 2026 209,922 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs rusty, possibly from standing? monitor after use

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering also noisy (2.1.5 (a))

inner wings and inner arches corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jul 2023 207,349 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - outers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - through to flexes + cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis/inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken but system support ok!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 207,347 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - outers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - through to flexes + cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis/inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken but system support ok!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 199,021 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 199,021 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front door internal release lever missing but door can still be opened!

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 181,129 miles

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

heat shield insecure

oil low

service light on

Fail 16 Jun 2021 181,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield insecure

oil low

service light on

Pass 23 Jun 2020 163,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 163,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 144,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,163 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 124,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,250 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 110,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,298 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

All brakes look discoloured as if previously binding

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

Nearside Front Tyre punctured in tread

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,728 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 106,726 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,859 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Little effort in rear brakes during Roller brake test

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 101,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,445 miles

Front and rear b/pads seem to be getting low.

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Very slight lift front/o/s/top b/joint

Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 84,219 miles

front pads getting low.

Fail 10 Oct 2006 84,074 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V810 DNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V810 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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V810 DNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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