1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · V205 DLH
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 241,654 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V205 DLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 241,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V205 DLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (V205 DLH) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”.
V205 DLH Mileage History
- 10/05/2023228,940 mi
- 01/05/2024234,339 mi+5,399 mi
- 09/05/2024234,341 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/2025241,653 mi+7,312 mi
- 14/05/2025241,654 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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