1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · V187 DAA
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 260,952 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V187 DAA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 260,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V187 DAA 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 (V187 DAA) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Steering (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
V187 DAA Mileage History
- 26/09/2006139,591 mi
- 20/09/2007145,208 mi+5,617 mi
- 21/09/2007145,208 mi
- 29/09/2008150,936 mi+5,728 mi
- 23/09/2009172,715 mi+21,779 mi
- 27/09/2010200,872 mi+28,157 mi
- 19/09/2011232,469 mi+31,597 mi
- 20/09/2011232,469 mi
- 26/10/2012255,135 mi+22,666 mi
- 20/03/2014255,303 mi+168 mi
- 20/03/2014255,303 mi
- 02/04/2015257,181 mi+1,878 mi
- 02/04/2015257,181 mi
- 22/06/2016258,275 mi+1,094 mi
- 22/06/2016258,275 mi
- 21/06/2017258,827 mi+552 mi
- 21/06/2018259,231 mi+404 mi
- 27/06/2018259,233 mi+2 mi
- 26/06/2019259,480 mi+247 mi
- 26/06/2019259,480 mi
- 19/11/2020259,870 mi+390 mi
- 08/12/2021260,408 mi+538 mi
- 01/04/2023260,615 mi+207 mi
- 20/06/2024260,681 mi+66 mi
- 03/07/2025260,930 mi+249 mi
- 10/07/2026260,952 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 6,134 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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