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V831 DNJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

275,660 mi
Last recorded275,660 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 DNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 275,660 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2019 263,254 miles

Both rear upper shock mounts corroded sligthly

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 263,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear upper shock mounts corroded sligthly

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 251,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 239,519 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 239,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 226,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 215,327 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 215,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 204,793 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 204,788 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 191,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 181,338 miles

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

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

nearside font bearing very slightly rough

Fail 17 Jul 2012 181,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside font bearing very slightly rough

Pass 28 Jun 2011 169,408 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 169,363 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 157,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 148,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 139,058 miles

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

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

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

nearside front suspension arm has slight play in forward bush

Pass 27 Nov 2006 130,361 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 118,774 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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V831 DNJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V831 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.

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V831 DNJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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