1999 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · V974 DFV
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17/11/1999. Recorded mileage 282,494 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 282,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1896cc
V974 DFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 282,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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V974 DFV Mileage History
- 18/04/2024276,098 mi
- 08/04/2025278,903 mi+2,805 mi
- 25/04/2025278,909 mi+6 mi
- 28/04/2025278,923 mi+14 mi
- 06/05/2026282,494 mi+3,571 mi
Average of roughly 3,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V974 DFV 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 (V974 DFV) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened N/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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