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V820 DNJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

170,372 mi
Last recorded170,372 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 DNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 170,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 167,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 166,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 165,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 164,701 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 164,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 163,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 162,552 miles

Nearside Front steering arm had slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2017 160,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 157,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 154,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 151,494 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 145,168 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 140,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 132,091 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 123,051 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 123,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 110,768 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 110,713 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 108,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 105,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 2 Dec 2005 103,506 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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V820 DNJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V820 DNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V820 DNJ registered?

V820 DNJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V820 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V820 DNJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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