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V818 DNC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,195 mi
Last recorded142,195 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 DNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 142,195 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH X2 ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH X2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,021 miles

Front slight play at inner steering arms

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 169,096 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative non testable

underbody has been recently undersealed welding repairs have been efected

Fail 27 Feb 2024 169,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 May 2023 167,900 miles

Inner sills are starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2022 167,444 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 May 2021 165,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 165,121 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak and no catalytic convertor (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 164,011 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front slight play in steering top joint

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 164,011 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front slight play in steering top joint

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 160,307 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 160,307 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 158,005 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 157,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 152,490 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 147,498 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 141,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 139,695 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 137,068 miles

both rear road wheels buckled

front anti-roll bar appear to be fouling sub frame

n/s/f road wheel appears to of been welded on inner face

steering has movment found on side to side rock of road wheels

Fail 13 Dec 2010 137,068 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear road wheels buckled

front anti-roll bar appear to be fouling sub frame

n/s/f road wheel appears to of been welded on inner face

steering has movment found on side to side rock of road wheels

Pass 21 Dec 2009 132,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 132,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 126,548 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 126,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 114,192 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 83,305 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 83,305 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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V818 DNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V818 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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V818 DNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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