1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · S981 DPN
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/02/1999. Recorded mileage 131,893 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1968cc
S981 DPN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 131,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S981 DPN Mileage History
- 25/11/200895,870 mi
- 19/11/200999,962 mi+4,092 mi
- 19/11/200999,962 mi
- 15/11/2010105,430 mi+5,468 mi
- 21/11/2011107,355 mi+1,925 mi
- 25/11/2011107,388 mi+33 mi
- 12/01/2013108,755 mi+1,367 mi
- 23/01/2013108,800 mi+45 mi
- 11/01/2014110,215 mi+1,415 mi
- 22/01/2014110,272 mi+57 mi
- 15/01/2015111,885 mi+1,613 mi
- 15/01/2015111,885 mi
- 04/02/2016114,276 mi+2,391 mi
- 30/01/2017116,559 mi+2,283 mi
- 30/01/2017116,559 mi
- 02/02/2018119,002 mi+2,443 mi
- 19/06/2019122,148 mi+3,146 mi
- 20/06/2019122,148 mi
- 21/07/2022123,887 mi+1,739 mi
- 09/08/2022123,889 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/2023124,925 mi+1,036 mi
- 19/08/2023124,969 mi+44 mi
- 16/08/2024126,460 mi+1,491 mi
- 07/08/2025129,077 mi+2,617 mi
- 11/08/2026131,817 mi+2,740 mi
- 20/08/2026131,893 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 2,031 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
S981 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (S981 DPN) between November 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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